Hello! Could anyone please check my answers? This is for a social studies assignment!
Question 1:
Why did the interaction between the settlers in Texas and the Mexican government develop and change over time?
My answer:
Over time, the settlers in Texas and the Mexican government grew to tolerate each other.
Question 2:
How did Manifest Destiny impact the US governments position on the Texans request to be annexed?
My answer:
The Southern Democratic delegates in favor of the Texas annexation obtained the nomination of James K. Polk in favor of the manifest destiny of Texas. He won against anti-annexation of Whig Henry Clay in the presidential election of 1844.
Question 3:
Why were northern states against the annexation of Texas?
My answer:
The northern states were against the annexation of Texas because it would unbalance the balance between slave states and free states and bring war with Mexico.
Question 4:
How did the Mexican American war reshape both countries?
My answer:
It reshaped both countries by the nature and character of America itself mid-century. Due to advances in transportation, communication, technology and travel, they have increased. The Americans were reaching beyond their border.
Thank you to anyone who helps me!
1 answer
2nd is Correct
3rd is half correct but you need to put why the southern states were for it.
4th is correct
sorry im 3 yrs late but someone else will need help