The Texas Troubles were primarily caused by the rumor of enslaved people revolting in Texas and unexplained fires in the region. This led to widespread panic and violence, particularly against African Americans, both enslaved and free. The combination of rumors and tensions surrounding issues of slavery and safety contributed to the unrest.
What caused the Texas Troubles?(1 point) Responses the rumor of attacks on areas along the Mexico-Texas border the rumor of attacks on areas along the Mexico-Texas border the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 that led to an increase in escaped enslaved people the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 that led to an increase in escaped enslaved people John Brown’s attack on Harper’s Ferry John Brown’s attack on Harper’s Ferry the rumor of enslaved people revolting in Texas and unexplained fires in the region
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