Conflict with Mexico
Some citizens believed that it would end British influence in North America
They believed United States would protect them from mexico
New potential slave territory as seen by the anti-slavery supporters
More independence
Tejanos would have to decide whether they wanted to be United States citizens or Mexican citizens
Manifest Destiny
Added debt
New potential slave territory as seen by the pro-slavery supporters
Some Texans wanted to stay their own country
The United States would take on their debt
Potential war on the home front
