Question

Why was Texas annexation in 1845 a turning point in Texas and U. S. history?(1 point)
Responses

Great Britain wanted Texas to become a colony, and the United States offered to protect Texas.
Great Britain wanted Texas to become a colony, and the United States offered to protect Texas.

The number of pro-slavery states exceeded the anti-slavery states after Texas joined the United States.
The number of pro-slavery states exceeded the anti-slavery states after Texas joined the United States.

Texas helped to provide military and economic support to the United States.
Texas helped to provide military and economic support to the United States.

Texans wanted a strong federal government and approved joining the United States.

a b c or d

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**b. The number of pro-slavery states exceeded the anti-slavery states after Texas joined the United States.**

Texas's annexation played a significant role in the sectional tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery states, contributing to the events leading up to the Civil War.