Why was Texas annexation in 1845 a turning point in Texas and U.S. history?(1 point) Responses Texans wanted a strong federal government and approved joining the United States. Texans wanted a strong federal government and approved joining the United States. The number of pro-slavery states exceeded the anti-slavery states after Texas joined the United States. The number of pro-slavery states exceeded the anti-slavery states after Texas joined the United States. Great Britain wanted Texas to become a new colony, and the United States offered to protect Texas. Great Britain wanted Texas to become a new colony, and the United States offered to protect Texas. Texas helped to provide military and economic support to the United States.