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Why were Northerns against annexing Texas?
Northerners were against annexing Texas because they didn't want another slave state. Some politicians put forth arguments against annexing Texas. They felt the annexing of Texas of upset the balance of power among the states.
Why were the northerners against annexing Texas?
Northerners were against annexing Texas because they didn't want another slave state. Some politicians put forth arguments against annexing Texas. They felt the annexing of Texas of upset the balance of power among the states.
Was James K. Polk really in for annexing Texas?
Polk campaigned in favor of annexing Texas; his opponent Clay came out against it. Texas was annexed after Polk was elected but before he took office.
Why did northerners and southerners disagree about annexing Texas?
Because, Texas had a debt toward the US so when they joined they wouldn't have that debt anymore. Also, Northerners objected because annexing Texas means that another slave state would be added, thus upsetting the balance of slave and free states. Southerners favored the annexations because it was in their favor.
Why were some initially opposed to the annexation of Texas as a state?
the amaricans.
Why were some Americans against annexing Texas?
Those Americans were against Texas becoming independent from U.S since they didnt want to become part of the U.S.
Many northerners were opposed to granting statehood to Texas because?
Many Northerners opposed granting statehood to Texas primarily due to concerns about the expansion of slavery. Texas was a slave state, and its admission would tip the balance of power in Congress in favor of pro-slavery interests. Additionally, there were fears that annexing Texas could lead to further territorial expansion and conflicts with Mexico. This opposition was part of the broader sectional tensions that eventually contributed to the Civil War.
Why are southern states in favor of annexing Texas?
Southern states supported annexing Texas because they saw it as an opportunity to expand slavery into new territories and maintain a balance of power in Congress between slave and free states. Additionally, they believed annexing Texas would bolster their political and economic interests in the region.
Why did the northerners and southerners disagree on the annexations Texas?
Southerners favored the annexation of Texas, but Northerners objected that Texas would add another slave state to the Union.
What were the disadvantages of annexing Texas?
It was the primary cause of the Mexican American War.
Why did the northerners and southerners disagree on the annexation?
Southerners favored the annexation of Texas, but Northerners objected that Texas would add another slave state to the Union.
What where the northerners that were against slavery called?
Federalists
