USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Houston sought peace treaties with various Indian tribes in Texas, attempted to have Texas recognized by the nations of Europe, and tried to solve the Republic’s financial problems. But Houston discovered that no European nations would recognize Texas, largely because slavery remained legal in the Republic.

Detailed explanation-2: -He returned to Texas and made his first journey to the new capital city of Austin in early 1840 to ensure the treaty was ratified by the Texas congress. With the signing of the treaty of Amity, Navigation, and Commerce, France became the first European nation to recognize Texas as an independent state.

Detailed explanation-3: -Texas Revolution In 1835, the central government split Texas and Coahuila into two separate departments. The Texian leadership under Austin began to organize its own military, and hostilities broke out on October 2, 1835, at the Battle of Gonzales, the first engagement of the Texas Revolution.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Republic of Texas was ultimately a failure because it was annexed by the United States. Though, the people within the Republic were supportive of the annexation and because the country was pro-slavery it skipped the territory phase and immediately became a state of the United States.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 1837 he sent James Pinckney Henderson to Europe to try to gain recognition for Texas. Every country he could get to recognize the Republic’s independence would strengthen its position. In September 1839 France recognized Texas, becoming the first European country to do so.