1. Which U. S. president refused Sam Houston's 1836 proposal to take control of Texas, thus leaving it an independent country until 1845?

a. Andrew Jackson

b. James K. Polk

c. George Washington

d. Stephen F. Austin

2. Why were some initially opposed to the annexation of Texas as a state?

a. They thought it would increase the British strength in Oregon.

b. They did not respect Texas's leader, Sam Houston.

c. They had a strong alliance with Mexico.

d. Northerners were opposed to the addition of another slave state to the Union.

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Cristian Leach

26 June, 18:47

1. Which U. S. president refused Sam Houston's 1836 proposal to take control of Texas, thus leaving it an independent country until 1845?

a. Andrew Jackson

b. James K. Polk

c. George Washington

d. Stephen F. Austin

2. Why were some initially opposed to the annexation of Texas as a state?

a. They thought it would increase the British strength in Oregon.

b. They did not respect Texas's leader, Sam Houston.

c. They had a strong alliance with Mexico.

d. Northerners were opposed to the addition of another slave state to the Union.

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Ada Jordan · Answer 1

1. a. Andrew Jackson. He was hesitant about whether Texas could maintain its independence from Mexico, and this is why the answer to question number 2. is b. They had a strong alliance with Mexico.