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Because the South at the time wanted to expand slavery and many people believed in manifest destiny, which meant that they wanted to expand "from sea to shining sea".
because after the Texas-mexicican war Texas was a free republic and voted to join the union.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThey got annexed because Mexico was tryin to get it.So finally we fought them and after we ended up beating them Texas got annexed.We lost at the Alamo poor Davy Crocket.
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∙ 14y agoTexas was annexed, because they knew if they joined forces with the United States, they would have a bigger army, and more support.
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∙ 12y agoBecause it has a cool name and Texas was part of Mexico and they were snatching their people up.
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∙ 10y agoThe Texas annexation happened because Texas was trying to avoid war with Mexico and because Texas had large debts and needed assistance.
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∙ 12y agoto be protected by the U.S. from Mexico
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What is the importance of the Texas Annexation today?
The importance of the Texas Annexation is that Texas is now a state and Texas still has the power to split itself into four smaller states.
Why were people opposed to the annexation of Texas and the War with Mexico?
People were opposed to the annexation of Texas because it would be admitted to the union as a slave state.
Who was the us president that favored the annexation of Texas in 1844?
There is no annexation treaty of Texas, but James Polk was President when Texas was annexed by joint resolution of Congress.
Which was a major cause of the Mexican-American War?
The annexation of Texas as a US state in 1846 directly led to the war, but US ambitions toward the Mexican lands in the West were the driving force for the conflict.
What are the reasons for the Mexican American War?
The US wanted the Mexican Lands of Alta California; under the banner of "Manifest Destiny", to rule from sea to sea (from the East Coast to the West Coast). California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico are the result of the Mexican War.
When did the texas annexation happen?
In 1845. re: below link
When did Texas Annexation happen?
In 1845. re: below link
What is the importance of the Texas Annexation today?
The importance of the Texas Annexation is that Texas is now a state and Texas still has the power to split itself into four smaller states.
Where and when was at annexation of Texas?
in taxas
What were the success of the republic of Texas?
The annexation of Texas I believe...
What event lead to the Mexican American war?
The War for Texas Independence. The Annexation of Texas by the United States.
Did James K. Polk favor annexation?
Yes, he did favor the annexation of texas.
Why did Northern and southern disagree on the annexation of Texas?
Southerners favored the annexation of Texas, but Northerners objected that Texas would add another slave state to the Union.
Did Mexico resent the annexation of Texas?
Yes, Mexico did resent the annexation of Texas. Texas was a major portion of Mexico's land, so losing Texas was a major financial loss.
What is the definition of texas annexation?
After Texas gaining their independence from Mexico. Texas asked the US to annex them thus entering the union as a slave state.
Vice president of the us during Texas annexation?
There was no VP when Congress and the President approved the annexation of Texas, but when the Texas legislature accepted the resolution, George Dallas was the VP.
Why were people opposed to the annexation of Texas and the War with Mexico?
People were opposed to the annexation of Texas because it would be admitted to the union as a slave state.
