<P> The Anglo - American immigrants residing in newly - independent Texas overwhelmingly desired immediate annexation by the United States . But , despite his strong support for Texas independence from Mexico , then - President Andrew Jackson delayed recognizing the new republic until the last day of his presidency to avoid raising the issue during the 1836 general election . Jackson 's political caution was informed by northern concerns that Texas could potentially form several new slave states and undermine the North - South balance in Congress . </P>
<P> The Anglo - American immigrants residing in newly - independent Texas overwhelmingly desired immediate annexation by the United States . But , despite his strong support for Texas independence from Mexico , then - President Andrew Jackson delayed recognizing the new republic until the last day of his presidency to avoid raising the issue during the 1836 general election . Jackson 's political caution was informed by northern concerns that Texas could potentially form several new slave states and undermine the North - South balance in Congress . </P>
why did northerners oppose the annexation of texas
why did northerners oppose the annexation of texas
Texas could potentially form several new slave states and undermine the North - South balance in Congress .
Texas could potentially form several new slave states and undermine the North - South balance in Congress .