1. which of these was not a concern regarding adding texas as a state? provoking a war with mexico adding a state made up of non-americans upsetting balance between free and slave states 2. texas became a state mainly through which process? a treaty of annexation a joint resolution in congress an executive order by the president 3. in december of 1845, texas became the __ state in the u. s. 18th 28th 38th

the answers are:

1-upsetting balance between Free and Slave states.

2-a treaty of annexation

3-In December of 1845, Texas became the 28th state in the U.S.

Explanation:

1-The main opposition was found in the US. The issue of slavery was central to their concerns. Abolitionists in the U.S. worried that adding another slave-holding state would upset the political balance in Congress and in the country.

2-   In 1836 Texas declared its independence from Mexico but,  It was not until eight years after Texas gained independence from Mexico that President John Taylor succeeded at annexing Texas through a Treaty of Annexation.

3-In 1845, the Republic of Texas was annexed to the United States of America, becoming the 28th U.S. state.

1 > george s. boutwell

2 > general ulysses s. grant

3 > james a. garfeild

4 > adolph e. borie