Illuminating Civic Life in Texas
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Annexation and Statehood (1845-1860)
Texas joined the United States in 1845, transitioning from an independent republic to a U.S. state. This period saw the growth of early state institutions, renewed war with Mexico, and mounting tensions over slavery. These articles cover the history of the period up until the eve of the Civil War.