Texas Annexation in 1845

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Who was the first to use the term 'Manifest Destiny'?

John Gast

Thomas Jefferson

Stephen Austin

John O'Sullivan (correct)

Why was President Martin Van Buren hesitant to annex Texas?

Fear of angering Mexico

Fear of losing support from Congress

Fear of a civil war (correct)

Fear of losing the election

What was one reason Congress did not favor the annexation of Texas initially?

Fear of escalating tensions with Mexico

Fear of losing the support of American settlers in Texas

Opposition to spreading slavery further West (correct)

Support for Manifest Destiny

What event led to Mexico recognizing Texas's independence?

The Treaty of Velasco Signup and view all the answers

What was a major concern voiced by those against annexing Texas?

Accelerating tensions in Congress Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons opponents of Texas annexation were concerned about?

Potential war with Great Britain Signup and view all the answers

How did proponents of Texas annexation use Manifest Destiny as a justification?

As a belief in American expansion Signup and view all the answers

Why did Great Britain oppose the annexation of Texas by the United States?

To prevent American global dominance Signup and view all the answers

What method did President Polk use in an attempt to resolve the border disputes between the United States and Mexico?

Diplomatic negotiation Signup and view all the answers

Which treaty established the United States/Mexico border at the Rio Grande and led to the acquisition of additional territories by the United States?

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the United States finally annex Texas?

1845 Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Andrew Jackson and President Martin Van Buren initially reject annexing Texas?

Concerns about increasing tensions around slavery in the West Signup and view all the answers

What advantage did Texans hope to gain by being annexed to the United States?

Economic benefits and political advantages Signup and view all the answers

Which concept motivated American expansion from sea to shining sea during the 19th century?

Manifest Destiny Signup and view all the answers

What strategic reason led President John Tyler to annex Texas in 1845?

Strategic location near the port of New Orleans Signup and view all the answers

Texas Annexation in 1845

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