Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.President Theodore Roosevelt knew there were more Republicans than Democrats in Oklahoma Territory. He also understood that there were more Democrats than Republicans in Indian Territory. President Roosevelt did not want the Democrats to gain power in the United States Congress.How did President Roosevelt try to ensure that Republicans maintained control of Congress?

Oklahoma Territory had more Republicans, while Indian Territory had more Democrats. Admitting the two territories together as one state would combine their populations and political support, helping prevent the Democratic-leaning Indian Territory from becoming a separate state that could shift power in Congress. Therefore, Roosevelt supported admitting Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory as a joint state.

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