Annex means to take control. In 1846, the US annexed Texas, under an agreement that made it the 28th US state.
Texas had fought for its independence against Mexico in 1836, but faced difficulties maintaining their status as an independent republic. Since most of the Texicans were originally from the US frontier, joining the US was a practical step toward preventing their reconquest by Mexico. The US also agreed to pay $10 million in outstanding debts. As it developed, the US had designs on the entire Southwest and California, and almost immediately provoked the Mexican American War (1846-1848).
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President John Tyler annexed Texas in 1845
* Joint Resolution - act of both houses of Congress by which Texas was annexed
For one, Texas gained it's independence. Then perhaps 10 years after or so, it was annexed into the United States.
Texas was not purchased. Texas was annexed in 1845 which led to the Mexican American war in 1848 when Texas fought a war of independence against Mexico.
the united states annexed Texas