1------------the act of bringing land into U.S.through agreement of a majority of congress.Texas and hawai joined the U.S.in this manner.

2---------After TX achieved independence they wanted to be brought into the U.S.Because it would upset the balance of free and slave states that did not happen until 1845.In the 9 years between independence and entering the U.S.they were a sovereign nation called this___bitter toward the U.S.they courted favor with britain through loans and trade,which helped U.S.decide to let them in as a state.

I need help I am stuck and I cant find it

I can't find anything specific for 1. Statehood acts might be the answer.

2. I've already given you information about the name of Texas when it was an independent nation.

1-Hawaii Admission Act

Hawaii Admission Act doesn't account for the other states.

I give up on this one. Please ask your teacher for the answer.

thank you very much for helping me .

can you give back the information for number 2
I will write statehood acts and see what he will counted right or wrong.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Texas

You're very welcome.

I think the answer to number one is annexation.