MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
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Question
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Which of the following was a reason for the US to annex Texas?
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Possible war with Mexico
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Better public school system for Texas
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Texas would enter as a slave state
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Texas would enter as a free state
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -His official motivation was to outmaneuver suspected diplomatic efforts by the British government for the emancipation of slaves in Texas, which would undermine slavery in the United States. Through secret negotiations with the Houston administration, Tyler secured a treaty of annexation in April 1844.
Detailed explanation-2: -Following Texas’ successful war of independence against Mexico in 1836, President Martin van Buren refrained from annexing Texas after the Mexicans threatened war.
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