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1) it would enhance the slave power (upsetting the slave state/free state balance)
2) it would bring war with Mexico and possibly England
3) it amounted to a landgrab that was counter to U.S. principles of democracy
4) unconsitutional - the U.S. Constitution disallowed annexation (at least in the manner proposed)
5) annexation was a threat to national unity --since the Northern sentiment against it was so strong (see reason #1!)
Because from an International point of view Texas was a break away state of Mexico.
It added a slave state, which altered the Nation's political make up.
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Why was Henry Clay against the annexation of Texas?
Because he thought that it would unbalance the north and the south
What is the importance of the Texas Annexation today?
The importance of the Texas Annexation is that Texas is now a state and Texas still has the power to split itself into four smaller states.
Why were people opposed to the annexation of Texas and the War with Mexico?
People were opposed to the annexation of Texas because it would be admitted to the union as a slave state.
Who was the us president that favored the annexation of Texas in 1844?
There is no annexation treaty of Texas, but James Polk was President when Texas was annexed by joint resolution of Congress.
Which was a major cause of the Mexican-American War?
The annexation of Texas as a US state in 1846 directly led to the war, but US ambitions toward the Mexican lands in the West were the driving force for the conflict.
Was Sam Houston against annexation?
No, he was in favor of Texas joining the US.
Why was Henry Clay against the annexation of Texas?
Because he thought that it would unbalance the north and the south
The annexation of Texas was delayed because of the slavery issue and .?
fear that it would lead to war
What is annexation and what are some examples?
to take over a country so no one else can aquire it examples:the annexation of texas
What is the importance of the Texas Annexation today?
The importance of the Texas Annexation is that Texas is now a state and Texas still has the power to split itself into four smaller states.
Where and when was at annexation of Texas?
in taxas
What were the success of the republic of Texas?
The annexation of Texas I believe...
What event lead to the Mexican American war?
The War for Texas Independence. The Annexation of Texas by the United States.
Why were some initially opposed to the annexation of Texas as a state?
the amaricans.
How many square miles was the purchase of the Texas annexation?
The Texas annexation was approximately 388,000 square miles.
Did James K. Polk favor annexation?
Yes, he did favor the annexation of texas.
Why did Northern and southern disagree on the annexation of Texas?
Southerners favored the annexation of Texas, but Northerners objected that Texas would add another slave state to the Union.
