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Chapter 14: Texas Faces Foreign Challenges
Section 1: Foreign Recognition of Texas
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Why might a new nation want to
establish relations with other nations?
Establishing Diplomatic Ties
•Foreign Relations—official dealings with other nations
•Texas most wanted Mexico to recognize its independence
Establishing Diplomatic Ties
•Why recognition?
–Mexico might then recognize independence
–Immigration to Texas
–Foreign trade & loans
–Could lead to U.S. annexation
Establishing Diplomatic Ties
•Annexation Issue:
–War with Mexico
–SlaveryU.S. Flag 1837-1845
Establishing Diplomatic Ties• 1836: Andrew
Jackson sends Henry Morfit to Texas
• Submits a negative report
• Jackson doubtful that Republic could survive
Andrew Jackson
Establishing Diplomatic Ties
•Republic's problems:
–Population too small
–Too much debt
–Powerful enemy
Foreign Recognition• William H.
Wharton sent to U.S.
• Reports reach U.S. that Mexico is in chaos
• U.S. recognizes Texas
William H. Wharton
Foreign Recognition
• Alcée Louis La Branche—U.S. representative sent to Texas in 1837
• Memucan Hunt sent to Washington D.C.
Memucan Hunt
Foreign Recognition
• Oct 1838: withdraw request for annexation
• James Pinckney Henderson—Texas diplomat sent to Europe in 1837
James Pinckney Henderson
Foreign Recognition• European nations
wanted Texas to stay independent to prevent U.S. expansion
• Sept 1837: France recognizes Texas
French Legation
Foreign Recognition
•Great Britain, Belgium, and the Netherlands recognize Texas
•Mexico continues to refuse to recognize Texas
Foreign Recognition
Why Important
United States:
Europe:
Mexico:
How Successful