Question
Which of the following identifies a reason why the U.S. annexed Texas?(1 point)
Responses
American settlers in Texas grew loyal to Mexico.
American settlers in Texas grew loyal to Mexico.
President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation.
President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation.
All Americans supported annexation.
All Americans supported annexation.
Texans supported abolition for peaceful independence.
Texans supported abolition for peaceful independence.
Responses
American settlers in Texas grew loyal to Mexico.
American settlers in Texas grew loyal to Mexico.
President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation.
President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation.
All Americans supported annexation.
All Americans supported annexation.
Texans supported abolition for peaceful independence.
Texans supported abolition for peaceful independence.
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The correct response is:
**President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation.**
This option reflects the political context at the time, as President Tyler sought to annex Texas and interpreted the election of James K. Polk, who was in favor of annexation, as a validation of that goal.
**President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation.**
This option reflects the political context at the time, as President Tyler sought to annex Texas and interpreted the election of James K. Polk, who was in favor of annexation, as a validation of that goal.
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