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It was seen as a ploy to expand slavery into the West. This was not the express purpose of the treaty, but a letter by John C. Calhoun written in support of the treaty stated that slavery was beneficial. Because this was used as support for the treaty, anti-slavery Northerners did not pass the law. Sectional conflict was also feared.

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Q: Why did the senate reject a treaty annexing Texas in 1844?
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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 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.


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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 were the northerners against annexing Texas?

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Why Northerners against annexing Texas?

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What is the difference between a US Senator from Texas and a member of the Texas senate?

A U.S. Senator from Texas represents Texas in the U.S. senate in Washington, D.C. A member of the Texas senate represents the residents of his/her district in the Texas senate in Austin, TX.


Who was in favor of annexing Texas to the US?

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How did the Adams-onis treaty of 1819 impact Texas?

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At first, the annexing of Texas had been refused by the United States. In 1844, Sam Houston (the Texan President) signed a treaty of annexation with the US. Although the Senate yet again refused to ratify the treaty, for fear the annexation of Texas would cause war with Mexico. Houston refused to give up, and pressured the US by pretending Texas was going to ally itself with Britain. This trick worked, and in 1845, Congress passed a joint resolution admitting Texas to the Union.