USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -He was willing to risk the welfare of Texans; international relations with the United States, Mexico, England, and France; and his own political and personal interests to do so. With an almost unerring sense of political timing, Houston jumped on the annexation bandwagon in April 1845.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Republic of Texas pre-annexation. President John Tyler made the annexation of Texas a priority, and in the closing days of his presidency, Congress voted to make Texas a state-though it was not until December 1845 that, under President James K. Polk, Texas formally achieved statehood.

Detailed explanation-3: -How did Sam Houston persuade Americans to annex Texas? He pretended that Texas might ally its self with Britain. Why did Americans not want Sam Houston to ally with Britain. Americans did not want Britain to gain a foothold in Texas.

Detailed explanation-4: -With the support of President-elect Polk, Tyler managed to get the joint resolution passed on March 1, 1845, and Texas was admitted into the United States on December 29.