Thursday, February 16, 2012

John Tyler and Texas Questions


1. What were two economic reasons to support the annexation of Texas?


2. What was William Channing's position on Texas? Explain his stance in your own words.


3. Why did President Van Buren reject the proposal for annexation?


4. How did John C. Calhoun help divide the nation on the issue of Texas?


5. Explain Joshua Giddings' view of annexation.


6. Thinking Ahead: What are two possible consequences of this event?


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