Question

What were Texas and Vermont before they became part of the United States?

Answer 1

They were independent republics

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Answer 2

Before they became part of the United States, they were an independent Republic.
The US acquired both of the republics during the US Expansion. We acquire Vermont in 1791 and Texas in 1845. At the time, most of their citizens voted to be part of the United states