At the time the vast majority of the Texian population favored the annexation of the Republic by the United States .
The Republic of Texas declared independence from the Republic of Mexico on March 2 , 1836 .
At the time the vast majority of the Texian population favored the annexation of the Republic of Mexico by the United States .
The Republic of Texas declared independence from the Republic of Mexico on March 2 , 1836 .