dec 29, 1845 - Annexation of Texas
Description:
The Annexation of Texas occurred in 1845 when the United States formally incorporated Texas into the Union as the 28th state, following a decade of Texas functioning as an independent republic after its secession from Mexico. This move was highly controversial, exacerbating tensions between the North and South over the expansion of slavery and leading to deteriorating relations with Mexico, which ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Mexican-American War.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 29, 1845
Now
~ 179 years ago