Many U.S. citizens supported the annexation of Texas in the mid-19th century for several reasons, including the belief in Manifest Destiny, which held that the expansion of the U.S. across North America was divinely ordained. Additionally, annexing Texas was seen as a way to increase land and resources for agriculture and settlement. The prospect of expanding slavery into the new territory also motivated pro-slavery factions to advocate for annexation. Furthermore, annexing Texas was viewed as a means to strengthen the security and geopolitical position of the United States.
Manifest destiny. It means the belief that the US should reach west to the Pacific Ocean.
You have it backwards! TX wanted to be annexed by the US not the other way around!
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They were afraid it would get them into a war with Mexico.
Nine years later, Texas joined the Union.
Congress voted to annex Texas
Oregon and Texas.
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The US annexed Texas from Mexico in 1844 after James K Polk won the presidential election.
They feared Texas would join Britain and declare an end to slavery.
They feared Texas would join Britain and declare an end to slavery.
They feared Texas would join Britain and declare an end to slavery.