Texas had a long journey to American statehood. The region changed hands many times. After Texas earned its freedom from Mexico through a bloody revolution, its leaders were divided over whether Texas should join the United States. But, Texas was not strong enough to fight off Mexican invasion on its own. Texans knew they needed help from the United States Army. On October 13, 1844, Texans voted to join the United States.
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