Controversy over Texas, 1836-48

• Texan Revolution (1836)

• Texan request for annexation to U.S. (1836)

• American rejection of annexation (1837-38)

• Election of 1840: William Henry Harrison (Whig) defeats Martin Van Buren (Democrat) Popular vote: Harrison--53.1%; Van Buren--46.9%

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