During the 1840s, politicians in the United States debated whether to annex Texas as a new
state. Sort the following arguments by whether they support or oppose the annexation of
Texas.
Texas allows slavery. Annexing Texas
would upset the important balance
between slave and free states.
If the United States annexes Texas, the
United States might have to fight an
unnecessary war with Mexico.
Supports annexation
It is God's will that the United States own
territory all across North America.
Most Texans were born in the United
States. It doesn't make sense to be
separate countries.
Opposes annexation
state. Sort the following arguments by whether they support or oppose the annexation of
Texas.
Texas allows slavery. Annexing Texas
would upset the important balance
between slave and free states.
If the United States annexes Texas, the
United States might have to fight an
unnecessary war with Mexico.
Supports annexation
It is God's will that the United States own
territory all across North America.
Most Texans were born in the United
States. It doesn't make sense to be
separate countries.
Opposes annexation