What was the “root issue” that prevented Congress from adding Texas to the U.S. for many years? Responses A the Civil Warthe Civil War B the issue of slaverythe issue of slavery C a treaty with Mexicoa treaty with Mexico D the Monroe Doctrinethe Monroe Doctrine Question 2 Which of these Presidents was MOST responsible for making Texas a state? Responses A JacksonJackson B PolkPolk C TylerTyler D Van BurenVan Buren Question 3 The Mexican War effectively ended with the capture of __________. Responses A Santa FeSanta Fe B CaliforniaCalifornia C Vera CruzVera Cruz D Mexico CityMexico City Question 4 Which of these was part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? Responses A Texas became a state.Texas became a state. B US paid Mexico $15 million.US paid Mexico $15 million. C Rio Grande would be Mexico’s.Rio Grande would be Mexico’s. D Slavery was banned in California.

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Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1: What was the “root issue” that prevented Congress from adding Texas to the U.S. for many years?

  • Response: B the issue of slavery

Question 2: Which of these Presidents was MOST responsible for making Texas a state?

  • Response: C Tyler

Question 3: The Mexican War effectively ended with the capture of __________.

  • Response: D Mexico City

Question 4: Which of these was part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

  • Response: B US paid Mexico $15 million.