Author Question: Describe the problems that faced Texas post-independence from Mexico and explain the benefits and ... (Read 23 times)

bobbie · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Describe the problems that faced Texas post-independence from Mexico and explain the benefits and challenges of the annexation of Texas to the union.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The most sparsely populated part of Texas lies in the ________.

What will be an ideal response?

pangili4 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer:
A. Problems facing Texas post-independence from Mexico
1. growing population with high European immigration
2. expanding frontier
3. deteriorating economy, inflation, bankrupt government
4. Mexican and Indian attacks
5. political turmoil
B. Benefits of Annexation
1. To Texas
a. helped solve some of the problems facing Texas by helping provide military, economic and political aid
2. To the United States
a. serve public support for territorial expansion and a belief of Manifest Destiny
C. Challenges to Annexation
1. attitude of uniqueness called Texas Exceptionalism part of Texans' social, cultural and political make-up that challenges federal government ideals
2. disdain for federal government
3. individualistic and traditionalistic political culture
a. individualistic ideals of independence, free enterprise, limited government
b. traditionalistic ideals of maintaining status quo and resistance to change

Answer to Question 2

Answer: West Texas Basins and Ranges