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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.
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.
Most White Texans owned slaves.
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The statement that is true of slavery in Texas is:
The number of slaves in Texas increased in the years before the Civil War.
Prior to the Civil War, Texas experienced a significant increase in the number of enslaved people, supporting the plantation economy particularly in cotton production. The other statements are either inaccurate or misleading regarding the historical context of slavery in Texas.
