Which of the following identifies a reason why the U.S. annexed Texas?(1 point) Responses All Americans supported annexation. All Americans supported annexation. Texans supported abolition for peaceful independence. Texans supported abolition for peaceful independence. President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation. President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation. American settlers in Texas grew loyal to Mexico.
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The correct response is: President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation.
This reflects the political context at the time, where the incoming President James K. Polk was a strong advocate for the annexation of Texas, influencing Tyler's decision to push it through before leaving office.
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