Question

shortly after james k. polk was elected, the democratic party achieved one of the goals of its platform. the united states annexed, or added, the independent republic of texas. texas became the 28th state. 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. 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. mexico refuses to recognize the independence of texas. meanwhile, independent texas asks the united states to annex it. later

Explanation:

The events follow a chronological sequence starting with Mexico's independence and its invitation to settlers, leading to rebellion, unrecognized independence, U.S. annexation despite Mexican warnings.

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.