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Texas Annexation in 1845: Overview

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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?

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?

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?

Desire for political and economic advantages Signup and view all the answers

What belief drove American expansion from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean during Texas Annexation?

Manifest Destiny Signup and view all the answers

What term was first used by journalist John O'Sullivan in an 1845 article?

Manifest Destiny Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons Texans declared and fought for independence from Mexico?

Opposition to the Mexican government's restrictions on slavery Signup and view all the answers

Who initially rejected the request for Texas's annexation by the United States?

President Martin Van Buren Signup and view all the answers

What did Mexico initially allow the American settlers to bring to Texas?

Slaves Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main concerns expressed by those against annexing Texas into the United States?

Apprehension about the spread of slavery and its impact on leading to a civil war Signup and view all the answers

What event led to tensions between the United States and Mexico?

The annexation of Texas Signup and view all the answers

Why did opponents of the annexation of Texas believe it could lead to war with Mexico?

They feared it could lead to tensions over the border between Texas and Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What did the United States and Mexico disagree on regarding the border of Texas?

The location of the Rio Grande Signup and view all the answers

What did President Polk do to try to resolve the disputed land with Mexico?

Offered to buy the disputed land from Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What happened after the United States and Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

The United States acquired territory comprising present-day Arizona, California, and more Signup and view all the answers