History of the United States I / Unit 11 USH1 1534 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Lone Star Republic
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The idea
The military hero Sam Houston was elected president of Texas in September eighteen thirty-six, and Texans voted for American annexation.
In practice
France, Great Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands all recognising the new republic.
Where people slip
The United States recognised it only in March eighteen thirty-seven, later than several European powers.
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