People living in Texas territory in 1844 were concerned about several issues related to the Texas annexation proposal. These included uncertain relations with Mexico, concerns about Texas debt, the prospects of safety and prosperity offered by annexation, the call to expand the U.S. because of Manifest Destiny, resolution of the slavery issue, possible interference by England and the expected results of not annexing Texas. The benefits of annexing Texas to the United States outweighed potential difficulties.
Relations With Mexico In his 1844 message to the U.S. Senate, President John Tyler called for an immediate end to disputes and for reconciliation between Mexico and Texas. He hoped this would produce fair and equitable terms for the …show more content…
He noted that over many years, Texas residents have maintained their independence and affirmed ?? their desire to become part of the United States (Tyler). In the statement supporting the treaty of annexation, Calhoun et al. emphasized that safety and prosperity for the people of Texas and the United States were key arguments to support adoption. Texans should expect to enjoy the same rights, privileges and immunities of other U.S. citizens after annexation is approved (Calhoun et al., Article …show more content…
Senate, U.S. Secretary of State Abel Upshur sent a copy of a private letter from a Maryland citizen to the U.S. charge d-affairs in Texas. The letter indicated the British government was considering paying the Texas abolitionists for all of the slaves in the state. In return they would receive Texas land. The letter cautioned that the British government would likely encourage removal of slavery in more than just Texas to dampen U.S. commercial competition and create new markets for its own products. The letter writer indicated Britain could not compete with the slave labor in the U.S. as well as in Texas and Brazil. The letter speculated England would reassert itself into North America, regain its lost territories and establish control and influence for years to come (Upshur). Commentators expressed caution that the annexation could tilt the U.S. away from slavery since Texas was a slave-holding area. They feared this would stymie/delete ?? any continued support for slavery in the south. They favored leaving slavery rights as they were and not "disturb the Union" by annexing Texas. They judged the slavery issue as a paramount ?? concern (Political
Relations With Mexico In his 1844 message to the U.S. Senate, President John Tyler called for an immediate end to disputes and for reconciliation between Mexico and Texas. He hoped this would produce fair and equitable terms for the …show more content…
He noted that over many years, Texas residents have maintained their independence and affirmed ?? their desire to become part of the United States (Tyler). In the statement supporting the treaty of annexation, Calhoun et al. emphasized that safety and prosperity for the people of Texas and the United States were key arguments to support adoption. Texans should expect to enjoy the same rights, privileges and immunities of other U.S. citizens after annexation is approved (Calhoun et al., Article …show more content…
Senate, U.S. Secretary of State Abel Upshur sent a copy of a private letter from a Maryland citizen to the U.S. charge d-affairs in Texas. The letter indicated the British government was considering paying the Texas abolitionists for all of the slaves in the state. In return they would receive Texas land. The letter cautioned that the British government would likely encourage removal of slavery in more than just Texas to dampen U.S. commercial competition and create new markets for its own products. The letter writer indicated Britain could not compete with the slave labor in the U.S. as well as in Texas and Brazil. The letter speculated England would reassert itself into North America, regain its lost territories and establish control and influence for years to come (Upshur). Commentators expressed caution that the annexation could tilt the U.S. away from slavery since Texas was a slave-holding area. They feared this would stymie/delete ?? any continued support for slavery in the south. They favored leaving slavery rights as they were and not "disturb the Union" by annexing Texas. They judged the slavery issue as a paramount ?? concern (Political