Question

Which of the following identifies a reason why the U.S. annexed Texas?(1 point)
Responses

President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation.
President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation.

American settlers in Texas grew loyal to Mexico.
American settlers in Texas grew loyal to Mexico.

Texans supported abolition for peaceful independence.
Texans supported abolition for peaceful independence.

All Americans supported annexation.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation.**

This reflects the context of the political climate in the U.S. during that time, particularly concerning the expansionist sentiment that was prevalent, especially after James K. Polk's election.