Looking at the map, why do you think that Congress would hesitate to annex the Republic of Texas? (1 point) Responses Texas had a small population and was deemed strategically unimportant. Texas had a small population and was deemed strategically unimportant. Congress believed Texas would be a financial burden on the federal government. Congress believed Texas would be a financial burden on the federal government. There was controversy about Texas joining as a Slave state or territory. There was controversy about Texas joining as a Slave state or territory. Texas had a strong and stable government, and Congress saw no need for annexation.
