Which of the following best explains why there was confusion over the status of enslaved people in Texas?(1 point)

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Mexican law allowed slavery in a variety of circumstances.
Mexican law allowed slavery in a variety of circumstances.

Most Anglo-American settlers were in favor of the abolition of slavery, but the government of Mexico was not.
Most Anglo-American settlers were in favor of the abolition of slavery, but the government of Mexico was not.

There were more free Black people in Texas than enslaved Black people.
There were more free Black people in Texas than enslaved Black people.

Mexican law and Mexican policy contradicted each other.

Answer 1

Mexican law and Mexican policy contradicted each other

Answer 2

are you sure

Answer 3

Yes, I am sure. The contradiction between Mexican law and policy created confusion over the status of enslaved people in Texas. While Mexican law prohibited slavery, there were exceptions that allowed for certain circumstances where slavery was still permitted. This contradiction led to uncertainty and confusion among the population, including the Anglo-American settlers who were unsure of the legal status of enslaved people in Texas.