In 1836, Texas did not immediately join the United States, in part because
A. President Andrew Jackson thought it would add to sectional tensions.
B. England had forged its own political ties to Texas.
C. settlers in Texas overwhelmingly objected to becoming part of the United States.
D. Congress feared that giving statehood to Texas might lead to war with Mexico.
E. the American leadership in Texas delayed in applying for statehood.
Answer: A
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