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Question

The main reasons Congress initially refused to annex Texas are supported by the information on this map. Select the two reasons that apply.

(4 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 reasons that apply to Congress's initial refusal to annex Texas based on the provided information 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 concerns about international relations and the balance of power between slave and free states in the union.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Given your initial question, it seems my previous response may not have aligned with your expectations.

To better align with historical context regarding the annexation of Texas, the two main concerns of Congress were:

1. If the United States annexed Texas, it would almost certainly mean war with Mexico. This was a significant concern as Mexico still considered Texas part of its territory after the Texas Revolution.

2. If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners. This concern was related to the balance between free and slave states, as Texas had a large enslaved population, raising issues for a potential statehood that could complicate the existing balance in Congress.

Thus, the two key reasons should indeed be focused on the likely conflict with Mexico and the implications for slavery and state representation.

If you have specific details or a map that suggests otherwise, please share, and I would be happy to reassess the answer.