Asked by Vaggie

One reason that seceding at the beginning of the Civil War and the signing of the Texas Constitution of 1876 wou
be considered turning points in Texas history is that both events showed Texas's focus on (1 point)

O allowing the national government to make more laws.

O protecting slavery and the economic freedom of citizens.

maintaining citizens' freedom and a limited government.

O guaranteeing the right to vote for all citizens of the state.

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maintaining citizens' freedom and a limited government.

Both secession (asserting states' rights and resisting federal authority) and the 1876 constitution (which limited state power after Reconstruction) reflect Texas's focus on limiting government and protecting local/individual freedoms.