"Texans believed annexation offered an easier solution to most of the problems facing the Republic than accomplishing hard tasks involved in building a new nation. Few Texans dreamed of a future as an independent nation. Most looked forward to joining the United States, and Texans did so at their earliest opportunity." Which of the following statements best describes the role of slavery in the path to achieving the goals described in the passage? A. Texas's unwillingness to support slavery led to the South to resist.

B. Taxas's willingness to compromise on the slavery issue hastened annexation.

C. Taxas's potential admission as a slave state caused controversy and delayed annexation.

D. Texas's agriculture resources convinced the North to compromise on slavery and approve annexation.
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