How were the paths to statehood for Texas and California similar?

(1 point)
Responses

They were part of the Louisiana Purchase.
They were part of the Louisiana Purchase.

They were both once owned by Mexico.
They were both once owned by Mexico.

They both resisted becoming states.
They both resisted becoming states.

They both wanted to be acquired by France.
They both wanted to be acquired by France.

3 answers

They both had large populations of Spanish-speaking residents.
pick options a, b, c, or d
Apologies for the confusion. Based on the options provided, the correct answer is:

b) They were both once owned by Mexico.