For nine years, Texas was its own country — proud, broke, and in danger. Some said: join the United States. Others said: never. Flip the cards, hear both sides, then you decide.
Why some said yes
Why some said no
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In 1844, James K. Polk won the race for president by promising to bring Texas in. Congress agreed by a special vote called a joint resolution. On December 29, 1845, Texas became the 28th state — the Lone Star flag came down, and the Stars and Stripes went up.
And the warning about war with Mexico? It came true. Within months, the United States and Mexico were at war — a war that would decide the borders of Texas itself.
Where exactly was that border? That fight comes next — in the Border Dispute Map.
Which card moved you most? Bring it to the class debate — and be ready to say why.