What role did slavery play in shaping Texas’s boundaries?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The northern border of Texas was set so Texas could continue slavery.
The northern border of Texas was set so Texas could continue slavery.

The western border of Texas was set so Texas could continue slavery.
The western border of Texas was set so Texas could continue slavery.

The southern border of Texas was set so Texas could continue slavery.
The southern border of Texas was set so Texas could continue slavery.

The northern border of Texas was set so Texas could become a free state.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The northern border of Texas was set so Texas could continue slavery.

This reflects the historical context in which Texas was admitted to the Union as a slave state and how its boundaries were influenced by the need to maintain and protect the institution of slavery.