Final answer:
Texas did not join the US as a slave state; it was an independent republic until 1845 due to slavery conflicts.
Explanation:
False
Texas was an independent republic until 1845 due to Congress avoiding slavery confrontations. It joined the US as a new state despite slavery issues, part of the tensions over border disputes and the pro-slavery stance of the federal government.
Additionally, Mexico outlawed slavery in New Mexico, which created conflicts over extending slavery into new territories.
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