Question

Use the map to answer the question.


Select TWO main reasons that Congress initially refused to annex Texas, as supported by the information on this map.(2 points)
Responses

If the United States annexed Texas, it would almost certainly mean war with Mexico.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would almost certainly mean war with Mexico.

If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.

If the United States annexed Texas, slave states would almost certainly outnumber free states.
If the United States annexed Texas, slave states would almost certainly outnumber free states.

If the United States annexed Texas, it would jeopardize the country’s other claims in California.

Answer 1

The two main reasons that Congress initially refused to annex Texas, as supported by the information on the map, are:

1. If the United States annexed Texas, it would almost certainly mean war with Mexico.
2. If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.

These reasons reflect the political tensions regarding slavery and the potential for conflict with Mexico, which were significant considerations during the debate over Texas annexation.