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Question

What main reason Congress initially refused to annex Texas is supported by the information on this map? Select two.
(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

Based on the information typically surrounding the annexation of Texas and the context provided, the two main reasons Congress initially refused to annex Texas that may be supported by a map showing territorial claims and boundaries 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 choices reflect the geopolitical tensions with Mexico and the internal conflict within the U.S. regarding slavery and state representation.