The Mexican-American War began
The Mexican-American War began.
The Mexican-American War began
The vote in congress to annex Texas
It was a direct cause of the Mexican-American War.
President John Tyler annexed Texas in 1845
The vote in congress to annex Texas
Congress voted to annex Texas
It was a direct cause of the Mexican-American War.
It did not annex Texas.
The US annexed Texas from Mexico in 1844 after James K Polk won the presidential election.
Congress decided to annex Texas, therefore leading to the Mexican War.
The republic of Texas
It is incorrect to state that Congress refused to annex taxes. Congress has the authority to levy taxes and has done so throughout history. The decision to impose or increase taxes depends on various factors, including economic conditions, budgetary needs, and political considerations.
What Tyler did was sign a resolution passed by both houses of the US Congress. The Constitution gives him this right.