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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 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 was the argument of those who were in favor of annexing Hawaii into the US?
the sugar planters
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 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.
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.
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.
Was Sam Houston against annexation?
No, he was in favor of Texas joining the US.
What were the disadvantages of annexing Texas?
It was the primary cause of the Mexican American War.
Why Northerners against annexing Texas?
They did not want another slave state.
Who did Texas favor in the civil war?
Concerning Texas and The US Civil War, Texas joined the Confederacy. The State seceded in February of 1861.
