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Question

What main reason Congress initially refused to annex Texas is supported by the information on this map? CHOOSE ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY.
(1 point)
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 correct answer is:
- 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 jeopardize the country's other claims in California.

Answer 2

Choose 2 answers that apply

Answer 3

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.