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Yes, he did favor the annexation of texas.
John Tyler in one his last official acts signed the bill proposing that the United States annex Texas . In December of 1845 when the annexation was supposed to begin, Texas became a state, having drawn up a constitution and asking for statehood. James K. Polk was the President at that time.
No, he was in favor of Texas joining the US.
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.
Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836. After this, many Texans were in favor of becoming a separate entity from the United States. President John Tyler pursued the annexation of Texas as the 28th state in the Union as a way of gaining support for his second term.
Business men were in favor of annexation.
Yes, Sam Houston Lamar was in favor of annexation by the United States. He believed that joining the U.S. would provide stability and security for the Republic of Texas, which was facing internal and external challenges. However, his views on annexation were complex, as he also valued Texas's independence and sovereignty. Ultimately, he supported the idea of annexation, seeing it as a necessary step for the young republic’s future.
Business men were in favor of annexation.
Southerners sought to extend slavery, already established in Texas. Northerners feared that annexation of more slave territory would tip the uneasy balance in the Senate in favor of slave states-and prompt war with Mexico.
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