Texas
Why was the U.S. Hesitant to recognize Texas?
They did not want anger Mexico, because it would lead to a costly war.
First European country to recognize Texas was ?
France
Leader who supported annexation
Sam Houston
The Mier Expedition happened because...
they Disobeyed Somervell's Orders.
What was the most debated issue of the Jones Adminstration?
Annexation
Getting recognition from other nations helped Texas get what two things?
The possibility of Foreign Trade and Loans
What country still claimed Texas?
Mexico
Who was president during the annexation debate?
Anson Jones
Houston Tried to limit Government spending, but full recovery was hindered by?
Partial Failures of the Texas Cotton Crops
What does annexation mean?
Joining another country
The U.S. delayed recognizing Texas because they didn’t want problems with who?
Mexico
What two countries wanted peace between Texas and Mexico?
Britain and France
Texas leader treated as a traitor by Mexico
Jose Antonio Navarro
Some Texans Claimed that Anson Jones had won the Presidential Election because
Because Sam Houston Supported his bid.
By the time Mexico agreed to recognize Texas Independence, Texas had Decided
In favor of annexation by the United States
France was the first _________ Country to Recognize the republic of Texas
European
Why did neither France or Great Britain want the U.S. to annex Tx.
They saw the U.S. as a rival
Why did Jose Antonio Navarro Receive worst Treatment?
Because He was a Former Mexican Official, who sided with the Texans during the Revolution. Viewed as a Traitor.
What Sparked the Archives War
Houston ordered the Texas Rangers to bring Governement Records to Washington
One Prominent supporter of the Annexation of Texas by the United States was?
Sam Houston
Diplomatic Recognition by the U.S was important to the Republic of Tx because it might pave the way for U.S ________ of Texas
Annexation
What did Texas want from other countries?
Recognition that they were no longer part of Mexico.
Who went on the Santa Fe Expedition and was punished harshly?
Jose Antonio Navarro
What was the goal of the Santa Fe Expedition?
To Convince the people of Santa Fe to join the Republic of Texas
Why did France and Great Britain helped initiate peace between Texas and Mexico
An Independent Texas would slow U.S. Expansion