Question

When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, what was the status of Texas?

1) A Spanish colony
2) Owned by the United States
3) An independent nation
4) A province of Mexico

Answer 1

In 1821, after Mexico's independence from Spain, Texas was a province of Mexico, later becoming the independent Republic of Texas in 1836, until its annexation to the U.S. in 1845. The correct option is 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, the status of Texas was that of a province of Mexico. After Mexico's independence, Texas was initially a part of the state of Coahuila y Texas within Mexico.

However, due to cultural and religious differences, as well as the American settlers' reliance on slave labor, tensions rose, leading to the Texas Revolution in 1835-1836.

Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and formed the Republic of Texas, or the Lone Star Republic, which existed as an independent nation from 1836 to 1845 before being annexed by the United States in 1845, precipitating the Mexican-American War. The correct option is 4.