Question

Which of the following was true of slavery in Texas?(1 point) Responses Slavery played a minor role in the economy of Texas prior to the Civil War. Slavery played a minor role in the economy of Texas prior to the Civil War. The number of slaves in Texas increased in the years before the Civil War. The number of slaves in Texas increased in the years before the Civil War. Former slaves enjoyed full citizenship rights after slavery was abolished. Former slaves enjoyed full citizenship rights after slavery was abolished. Most White Texans owned slaves.

Answer 1

The correct response is: "The number of slaves in Texas increased in the years before the Civil War."

Prior to the Civil War, slavery became a significant part of Texas's economy, particularly as the demand for cotton increased. While not all white Texans owned slaves, the overall number of enslaved individuals in Texas rose notably leading up to the Civil War. After the abolition of slavery, former slaves did not immediately enjoy full citizenship rights; it took many years and significant legal changes for these rights to be recognized fully.