Texas Annexation Flashcard

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What was one of the primary reasons that the Republic of Texas sought annexation by the United States?

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To gain protection from potential threats, particularly from Mexico, and stabilize their economy.

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What year was Texas annexed to the US, becoming a state?

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1845

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The United States government was hesitant to add Texas to the United States for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: the Republic had many debts, Texas still struggled with Mexico, the Republic of Texas allowed slavery.

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the population of Texas was too large

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Who was the president of the United States when Texas was annexed?

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James K. Polk

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True or False: The annexation of Texas was widely supported by all U.S. citizens at the time.

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False

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True or False: The Republic of Texas was an independent nation before it was annexed by the United States.

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True