John Tyler

Historical Documents
The Annexation of Texas was the process by which the Republic of Texas joined the United States. Although Texas had voted for annexation after gaining independence from Mexico in 1836, the U.S. delayed due to concerns about upsetting the balance between free and slave states. Despite this obstacle…
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<p>Representatives objected to Tyler’s vetoes, arguing that the president should be “dependent upon and responsible to” Congress.</p>