Which of the following represents an argument for annexing Texas?

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Another slave state would be added, causing political debate.
Another slave state would be added, causing political debate.

Texas was an independent state, so a treaty would need a two-thirds vote.
Texas was an independent state, so a treaty would need a two-thirds vote.

It would upset the Mexican government and develop negative relations with another country.
It would upset the Mexican government and develop negative relations with another country.

The annexation would add land to the United States, so it would be coming closer to achieving manifest destiny.
The annexation would add land to the United States, so it would be coming closer to achieving manifest destiny.

Answer 1

The annexation would add land to the United States, so it would be coming closer to achieving manifest destiny.