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Some proponents argued in favor of annexing all of Mexico (they were known as the "All Mexico Movement"); however the vast majority were against, due to the fact that by annexing Mexico, the United States would have had to grant US citizenship to millions of Mexicans. This was badly seen, due to racist reasons. Senator John Calhoun of South Carolina made these views clear in a speech to Congress on January 4, 1848:
We have never dreamt of incorporating into our Union any but the Caucasian race---the free white race. To incorporate Mexico, would be the very first instance of the kind, of incorporating an Indian race; for more than half of the Mexicans are Indians, and the other is composed chiefly of mixed tribes. I protest against such a union as that! Ours, sir, is the Government of a white race.... We are anxious to force free government on all; and I see that it has been urged ... that it is the mission of this country to spread civil and religious liberty over all the world, and especially over this continent. It is a great mistake.
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Why was Henry Clay against the annexation of Texas?
Because he thought that it would unbalance the north and the south
Why did Henry Clay think annexation would promote peace?
Answer: Polk believed that taking over Texas would promote peace because it would mean there would be no more disputes between Texas and the other states. And the annexation (taking over) of Texas would mean that Texas would not join a foreign nation that may cause harm to the U.S.
Why did clay and Van Buren wish to avoid taking a stand on the annexation of Texas?
Clay and Van Buren tried to not take a stand on the annexation of Texas because they didn't want to jeopardize their chance for being presidential candidate for their party.
James Polk and the Democrats favored the annexation of which state?
Democrat James K. Polk defeated Whig Henry Clay in a close contest turning on the controversial issues of the annexation of the Republic of Texas.
What can hold more water clay or sand?
I would think clay because it has more density water would go right through sand :)
36 clay tobacco pipe?
yes i would think so!
Can clay be used to make kettles?
I think so but it would be better to make a container because clay is an insulator and it would take a long time to heat something up
Would you think that percolation rate be greater in loamy sand thin in silt clay?
yes
Henry Clay said There (This) is no war of defense but one of unnecessary and offensive aggression. How might President Polk have responded?
President Polk likely would have responded to Henry Clay's statement by defending his decision to go to war with Mexico. He may have argued that the war was necessary to protect American interests and secure key territories, such as California and Texas. Polk would have likely highlighted Mexico's alleged aggression towards American troops and annexation disputes as justification for the offensive actions taken by the United States.
Is Clay or rock soil?
well, i think the question would be more 'is clay a rock or mineral' but either way, it is a rock you could have googled that, but i think you just needed to change some words! hope i helped! (:
Is clay a rock or soil?
well, i think the question would be more 'is clay a rock or mineral' but either way, it is a rock you could have googled that, but i think you just needed to change some words! hope i helped! (:
What type of sediments do you think would undergo more compaction grains of sand or grains of clay explain your choice?
Clay would get more compacted. This is because the grains are smaller and can fit closer together.
