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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.

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Because I said so how do you like me now!!!!!!! Because I said so how do you like me now!!!!!!!

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If it did become a state it would be a slave state and they did not want that.

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Why Northerners against annexing Texas?

They did not want another slave state.


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.


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.


Why are southern states in favor of annexing Texas?

the Southern States were in favor for annexing Texas because it was depicted as a Pro-slavery state with vast opportunities for cultivation.


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


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.