15 Questions
Why did the United States choose not to annex Texas at the end of the Texas Revolution?
The potential for war with Mexico
What was one reason President Andrew Jackson initially rejected the annexation of Texas?
Existence of slavery in Texas
What factor contributed to President John Tyler's decision to annex Texas in 1845?
Strategic position near the port of New Orleans
What was the Texans' primary motivation for voting to be annexed by the United States in 1836?
Desire for political and economic advantages
What belief drove American expansion from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean during Texas Annexation?
Manifest Destiny
What term was first used by journalist John O'Sullivan in an 1845 article?
Manifest Destiny
What was one of the reasons Texans declared and fought for independence from Mexico?
Opposition to the Mexican government's restrictions on slavery
Who initially rejected the request for Texas's annexation by the United States?
President Martin Van Buren
What did Mexico initially allow the American settlers to bring to Texas?
Slaves
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
What event led to tensions between the United States and Mexico?
The annexation of Texas
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
What did the United States and Mexico disagree on regarding the border of Texas?
The location of the Rio Grande
What did President Polk do to try to resolve the disputed land with Mexico?
Offered to buy the disputed land from Mexico
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
Learn about the Texas annexation in 1845 and the events leading up to it, including its independence from Mexico, the impact of slavery, and the eventual annexation by the United States.
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