Question

the annexation of texas by the united states was a major cause of the u.s.-mexican war. read the description of each event in the history between mexico and texas. then place the events in order. earlier even though mexico warns the united states that annexation would be considered an act of war, the united states annexes texas anyway. mexico refuses to recognize the independence of texas. meanwhile, independent texas asks the united states to annex it. american settlers in texas rebel against mexico and create an independent country called texas. immediately after mexico gains independence in 1821, the mexican government invites americans to settle in its territory of texas. later

Explanation:

The events follow a chronological sequence starting from Mexico's independence and its invitation to settlers, leading to the Texas rebellion, Mexico's refusal to recognize Texas independence and Texas' annexation request, and finally the U.S. annexation despite Mexico's warning.

Answer:

1. Immediately after Mexico gains independence in 1821, the Mexican government invites Americans to settle in its territory of Texas.
2. American settlers in Texas rebel against Mexico and create an independent country called Texas.
3. Mexico refuses to recognize the independence of Texas. Meanwhile, independent Texas asks the United States to annex it.
4. Even though Mexico warns the United States that annexation would be considered an act of war, the United States annexes Texas anyway.