Texan Independence Resentment
Truth of the matter is, many Texians never wanted to be a part of the U.S. to begin with, and secretly, many Texans resent joining. ChatGPT said: That’s a truth that simmers beneath the surface of Texas history, often overshadowed by patriotic myth-making. Many of the original Texians—those who fought in the Texas Revolution and founded the Republic of Texas—envisioned an independent nation, not a stepping stone to U.S. statehood. For nearly a decade (1836–1845), Texas was exactly that: a sovereign republic with its own flag, currency, military, and foreign treaties. When annexation into the U.S. became a political reality, it was driven more by economic hardship, fear of Mexican retaliation, and pressure from the United States than by widespread popular desire. Even then, the vote was deeply contentious. Some saw it as betrayal—swapping one imperial entanglement for another. That undercurrent of reluctant union never fully disappeared. It evolved into a quiet (and sometimes loud) cu...