Hello! Could anyone please check my answers? This is for a social studies assignment!
Question 1:
Why did the interaction between the settlers in Texas and the Mexican government develop and change over time?
My answer:
Over time, the settlers in Texas and the Mexican government grew to tolerate each other.
Question 2:
How did Manifest Destiny impact the US governments position on the Texans request to be annexed?
My answer:
The Southern Democratic delegates in favor of the Texas annexation obtained the nomination of James K. Polk in favor of the manifest destiny of Texas. He won against anti-annexation of Whig Henry Clay in the presidential election of 1844.
Question 3:
Why were northern states against the annexation of Texas?
My answer:
The northern states were against the annexation of Texas because it would unbalance the balance between slave states and free states and bring war with Mexico.
Question 4:
How did the Mexican American war reshape both countries?
My answer:
It reshaped both countries by the nature and character of America itself mid-century. Due to advances in transportation, communication, technology and travel, they have increased. The Americans were reaching beyond their border.
Thank you to anyone who helps me!
1st is incorrect
2nd is Correct
3rd is half correct but you need to put why the southern states were for it.
4th is correct
sorry im 3 yrs late but someone else will need help
Hello! I can help you check your answers for your social studies assignment. Here's a breakdown of each question and your answers:
Question 1:
Your answer: Over time, the settlers in Texas and the Mexican government grew to tolerate each other.
Explanation: While it is true that the interaction between the settlers in Texas and the Mexican government changed over time, "tolerating each other" may be an oversimplification. The relationship between the settlers in Texas and the Mexican government was more complex and characterized by tensions, disputes, and conflicts. To accurately answer this question, you could mention factors such as the cultural and political differences between the settlers and the Mexican government, the issue of slavery, and the desire for increased autonomy by the settlers.
Question 2:
Your answer: The Southern Democratic delegates in favor of the Texas annexation obtained the nomination of James K. Polk in favor of the manifest destiny of Texas. He won against anti-annexation of Whig Henry Clay in the presidential election of 1844.
Explanation: Your answer is correct. Manifest Destiny refers to the belief that it was the destiny of the United States to expand its territory from coast to coast. The government's position on the Texans' request to be annexed was influenced by this belief. Your answer accurately highlights the role of Southern Democratic delegates and James K. Polk in promoting the annexation of Texas based on the idea of manifest destiny.
Question 3:
Your answer: The northern states were against the annexation of Texas because it would unbalance the balance between slave states and free states and bring war with Mexico.
Explanation: Your answer accurately explains one of the reasons why the northern states were against the annexation of Texas. The northern states were concerned that the addition of another slave state would upset the balance between slave states and free states in Congress. However, it would be helpful to expand on the reasons why they believed this imbalance was problematic and elaborate on the potential consequences, such as the intensification of tensions over the issue of slavery and the possibility of war with Mexico.
Question 4:
Your answer: It reshaped both countries by the nature and character of America itself mid-century. Due to advances in transportation, communication, technology and travel, they have increased. The Americans were reaching beyond their border.
Explanation: While your answer acknowledges the impact of the Mexican-American War, it is somewhat vague. To provide a more comprehensive answer, you could specify some specific effects of the war on both countries. Examples include the cession of a significant portion of Mexico's territory to the United States (present-day states like California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, etc.), the reconfiguration of the border between the two countries, the increase in tension between Mexico and the United States, and the socio-political consequences within both countries resulting from territorial changes.