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

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
the rumor of enslaved people revolting in Texas and unexplained fires in the region

the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 that led to an increase in escaped enslaved people

1 answer

The Texas Troubles were primarily caused by the rumor of enslaved people revolting in Texas and unexplained fires in the region. This period of unrest in the summer of 1860 was influenced by fears of a slave uprising and led to a wave of violence and paranoia, with white residents blaming enslaved people for the fires and disturbances.