Question

What is the main reason why early petitions by the Republic of Texas to join the United States were rejected? Group of answer choices a) Texas residents favored monarchy, not republicanism. b) Texas was composed almost entirely of Catholic Spanish speakers. c) The American government feared sparking a war with Spain. d) There was controversy over Texas becoming a slave state.

Answer 1

The main reason why early petitions by the republic of Texas to join the United States was rejected was that there were controversy over texas becoming a slave state. So for clarification the answer is D Hope this helps! Have a blessed day!