What main reason Congress initially refused to annex Texas is supported by the information on this map? Select all that apply.
A. If the United States annexed Texas, it would almost certainly mean war with Mexico.
B. If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.
C. If the United States annexed Texas, slave states would almost certainly outnumber free states.
D. If the United States annexed Texas, it would jeopardize the country’s other claims in California.