The Republic of Texas existed as an independent nation for a…

The Republic of Texas existed as an independent nation for almost 10 years before becoming the 28th state of the United States. When Texas first gained independence from Mexico, a vote was held to see if the populace wished to continue as an independent Republic, or apply for statehood as a new American state. Answer the following using 3 or more sentences: Did most voting Texans (or Texians) want to remain independent, or become the next state in the United States? Also – among those that wanted annexation, what were some of their main reasonings for wanting to join the United States? 

Topic: Read the article Taking Shortcuts in Life. Which TWO…

Topic: Read the article Taking Shortcuts in Life. Which TWO of the four consequences of taking shortcuts are the most harmful for students taking THIS class? Include specific examples to support your ideas. Important Requirements: Write an essay with an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. Your essay should have 300+ words. Highlight the topic in the  thesis statement and topic sentences in YELLOW. Highlight the controlling ideas in the thesis and topic sentences in GREEN. Underline 3 (three) complex sentences with different types of adverb clauses. Write #1, #2, #3 at the beginning of the sentences (only two clauses in sentence). Underline 2 (two) compound sentences. Write #4, #5, at the beginning of the sentences (only two clauses in sentence).