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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 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.
What were the disadvantages of annexing Texas?
It was the primary cause of the Mexican American War.
Why did britiain try to prevent the US from annexing Texas?
Britain sought to prevent the U.S. from annexing Texas primarily to maintain its influence in North America and to counteract American expansionism. By supporting Texas independence and its potential as a British ally, Britain aimed to create a buffer against U.S. territorial ambitions and secure access to cotton resources. Additionally, Britain hoped that a strong Texas could serve as a counterbalance to the growing power of the U.S. and promote the abolition of slavery in the region, aligning with its own anti-slavery stance.
What did Journalist John J O'Sullivan wrote an influential editorial about?
He wrote about Manifest Destiny. He wrote this in relation to America annexing Texas and how the country was going overspread throughout the whole continent.
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.
Why Northerners against annexing Texas?
They did not want another slave state.
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 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?
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.
What were the disadvantages of annexing Texas?
It was the primary cause of the Mexican American War.
How does John O'Sullivan feel about the Unitedtates annexing Texas?
good
Who was in favor of annexing Texas to the US?
The Democratic Party and most of people of the South.
Why do you think northerns called southers rebels?
the war was over,then the northerns called the southerns rebels cuz they were not strong and the northerns hadn't died
What did the US delay annexing Texas as a state?
It would upset the balance between the slave and the free states
Why did some groups in the us oppose annexing Texas?
It would cause war with Mexico and enhance slave power.
