Even though the Republic of Texas became independent from Mexico in 1836, why did it have to wait nearly a decade to be annexed to the United States?
A) The United States government did not want to offend Mexico.
B) Texans were reluctant to give up their rights and join the United States.
C) Opponents of slavery feared annexation would upset the balance between free and slave
states.
D) Britain and France both had interests in Texas and threatened war if it was annexed.
C
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What will be an ideal response?
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