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On which date did President Polk sign the bill that made Texas the 28th state of the United States?

a.
February 28, 1845
b.
December 29, 1845
c.
March 3, 1837
d.
September 25, 1839


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

User Tomachi
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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

When Polk took office at noon EST the next day, he encouraged Texas to accept the Tyler offer. Texas ratified the agreement with popular approval from Texans. The bill was signed by President Polk on December 29, 1845, accepting Texas as the 28th state of the Union.

User Dason
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Answer:

B: December 29, 1845,

Step-by-step explanation:

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