Question

Why does Clay think that accepting Texas as a state would end up “strengthening one part

Answer 1

Answer:

Clay believed that if Texas is be received into the Union as an integral part of it  then it will destabilize the union and instead of acquiring Texas, it is better to compose and harmonize the present union rather than introducing as new component that would further add to the existing element of discord and distraction. He said that acquisition of foreign land is not right if it is done for strengthening one part against another part of the common confederacy and this can lead to dissolution of the Union

Explanation:

Clay believed that if Texas is be received into the Union as an integral part of it  then it will destabilize the union and instead of acquiring Texas, it is better to compose and harmonize the present union rather than introducing as new component that would further add to the existing element of discord and distraction. He said that acquisition of foreign land is not right if it is done for strengthening one part against another part of the common confederacy and this can lead to dissolution of the Union