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Why were Northerns against annexing Texas?
Northerners were against annexing Texas because they didn't want another slave state. Some politicians put forth arguments against annexing Texas. They felt the annexing of Texas of upset the balance of power among the states.
Why did northerners and southerners disagree about annexing Texas?
Because, Texas had a debt toward the US so when they joined they wouldn't have that debt anymore. Also, Northerners objected because annexing Texas means that another slave state would be added, thus upsetting the balance of slave and free states. Southerners favored the annexations because it was in their favor.
Why were some Americans against annexing Texas?
Those Americans were against Texas becoming independent from U.S since they didnt want to become part of the U.S.
What did Journalist John J O'Sullivan wrote an influential editorial about?
He wrote about Manifest Destiny. He wrote this in relation to America annexing Texas and how the country was going overspread throughout the whole continent.
What is pro-annexation?
A person who is all for annexing a country.
