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They thought that granting popular sovereignty would allow slavery

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because southerners belived in slaves northerners didnt so Texas would be on the southerners side

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Q: Why did southerners support the annexation of Texas?
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Why did the northerners and southerners disagree on the annexation?

Southerners favored the annexation of Texas, but Northerners objected that Texas would add another slave state to the Union.


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.


Why did the northerners and southerners disagree on the annexations Texas?

Southerners favored the annexation of Texas, but Northerners objected that Texas would add another slave state to the Union.


How would you contrast the Northern and amp Southern positions on the annexation of Texas?

Generally speaking, Southerners supported the annexation, while Northerners had fears. The main issue involved was slavery. Texas was annexed in 1845.


How would you contrast the Northern and Southern positions on the annexation of Texas?

Southerners sought to extend slavery, already established in Texas. Northerners feared that annexation of more slave territory would tip the uneasy balance in the Senate in favor of slave states-and prompt war with Mexico.


In the election of 1844 James K. Polk what annexation?

James P. Polk won the election in 1884 partly due to his support in the annexation of Texas.


What was the act of both houses of Congress by which Texas was annexed?

* Joint Resolution - act of both houses of Congress by which Texas was annexed


Why did houstons representatives in Washington think annexation was likely during his second term as president?

the new president and Secretary of state were southerners and not concerned about slavery in Texas.


Why did Sam Houston withdraw his first attempt at annexation?

That proposition lacked majority support n Texas.


What did president James Polk do to win support for the annexation of Texas?

he promised to take control of all of the Oregon territory


Where and when was at annexation of Texas?

in taxas


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.