Which of the following identifies a reason why the U.S. annexed Texas?(1 point) Responses President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation. President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation. Texans supported abolition for peaceful independence. Texans supported abolition for peaceful independence. American settlers in Texas grew loyal to Mexico. American settlers in Texas grew loyal to Mexico. All Americans supported annexation.

President Tyler believed that Polk’s election showed support for annexation.