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US President John Tyler believed that he needed an issue that would give him a political base for reelection. He also had a slave owner's interest in expanding slavery. With that in mind, he began secret negotiations with the Texan government. His goal was the annexation of Texas. This was done in secret to avoid people with opposing views to express them and hurt Tyler's goal. He also needed time to begin a pro-annexation campaign to sway public opinion in his favor.

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