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The Annexation of Texas by Justin H. Smith.

Justin Smith is a professor of History and Philosophy of Science. He has authored several other titles, all concerning Texas and the Mexican-American War. He discusses seemingly well-known topics and divulges so much more information and detail about them it is astounding. He is not out to justify history, he is out to correct and explain it in today’s minds. His title “The Annexation of Texas” has a thesis as follows, “...Annexation, due to personal and political position, was backed by patriotism and sound statesmanship...and must be remembered exactly as it happened” which can be interpreted in such a way as to entail that the Annexation, while somewhat personal, also was backed a profound sense of loyalty to the people and a bravery against those who seek to limit freedom. He uses several primary sources such as “Letters, relating to the History of Annexation” by Arson Jones in 1845 and “ How to Conquer Texas, Before Texas Conquers us” by Edward Everett Hale in 1845. Both of these sources, while somewhat conflicting, reveal insight as to how great tensions were at this time. Additionally, he uses one main secondary source as follows: “Winfield Scott and the Profession of Arms” by Allan Peskin written in 2003. This source describes the General who played a major role in the statehood of Texas today, and uses points throughout his life to provide evidence to his claims. Smith, Justin Harvey. The Annexation of Texas . Corrected ed. Barnes & Noble, inc., 1941. https://search-ebscohost-com.zeus.tarleton.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cat00784a&A N=tarlc.10721&site=eds-live....