Which European alliance would you have pursued?

When Texas was a country

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alicecooks The tiny navy that fought in Yucatan

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alicecooks The French embassy in the wilderness

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The tiny navy that fought in Yucatan

alicecooks Texas built a small navy to protect its coast and assist Mexican rebels.

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The British plot to end slavery

alicecooks Great Britain sought to influence Texas to remain independent and abolish slavery.

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Texas on the global stage
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Fun Fact

The pig war: A diplomatic dispute between France and Texas almost started in 1841 because a local hotel owner's pigs ate the French chargé d'affaires's private vegetable garden.

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Glossary
legation (noun)
A diplomatic minister and their staff, or the official headquarters of such a mission in a foreign country. During its decade of independence, the Republic of Texas established official legations in London, Paris, and Washington.

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Which European alliance would you have pursued?

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Quiz

What animal caused a diplomatic incident between France and Texas in 1841?

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What did the French build in Austin in 1841 that still stands today?

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alicecooks The black bean lottery of death

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In the 1843 Black Bean Incident, what did drawing a black bean mean for a Texian prisoner?

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Why did Great Britain want Texas to abolish slavery in the 1840s?

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Who commanded the Texas Navy during its alliance with Yucatan rebels?

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Which European nation was the first to officially recognize Texas independence?

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What Mexican state did the Texas Navy assist in its rebellion against Mexico City?

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How many black beans were placed in the jar during the Black Bean Incident?

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