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Why did the United States choose not to annex Texas at the end of the Texas Revolution?
Why did the United States choose not to annex Texas at the end of the Texas Revolution?
- The potential for war with Mexico (correct)
- Tensions around the spread of slavery into the West
- Desire to maintain good relations with Mexico
- Fear of Native American attacks in the region
What was one reason President Andrew Jackson initially rejected the annexation of Texas?
What was one reason President Andrew Jackson initially rejected the annexation of Texas?
- Military protection for Texans
- Existence of slavery in Texas (correct)
- Political and economic advantages for Texans
- Desire to expand American territory from sea to sea
What factor contributed to President John Tyler's decision to annex Texas in 1845?
What factor contributed to President John Tyler's decision to annex Texas in 1845?
- Desire to expand American territory from sea to sea
- Fear of Native American attacks in the region
- Excessive political and economic advantages for Texans
- Strategic position near the port of New Orleans (correct)
What was the Texans' primary motivation for voting to be annexed by the United States in 1836?
What was the Texans' primary motivation for voting to be annexed by the United States in 1836?
What belief drove American expansion from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean during Texas Annexation?
What belief drove American expansion from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean during Texas Annexation?
What term was first used by journalist John O'Sullivan in an 1845 article?
What term was first used by journalist John O'Sullivan in an 1845 article?
What was one of the reasons Texans declared and fought for independence from Mexico?
What was one of the reasons Texans declared and fought for independence from Mexico?
Who initially rejected the request for Texas's annexation by the United States?
Who initially rejected the request for Texas's annexation by the United States?
What did Mexico initially allow the American settlers to bring to Texas?
What did Mexico initially allow the American settlers to bring to Texas?
What was one of the main concerns expressed by those against annexing Texas into the United States?
What was one of the main concerns expressed by those against annexing Texas into the United States?
What event led to tensions between the United States and Mexico?
What event led to tensions between the United States and Mexico?
Why did opponents of the annexation of Texas believe it could lead to war with Mexico?
Why did opponents of the annexation of Texas believe it could lead to war with Mexico?
What did the United States and Mexico disagree on regarding the border of Texas?
What did the United States and Mexico disagree on regarding the border of Texas?
What did President Polk do to try to resolve the disputed land with Mexico?
What did President Polk do to try to resolve the disputed land with Mexico?
What happened after the United States and Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
What happened after the United States and Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
