Which of the following arguments best explains texas's decision to join the confederacy during the civil war?

Question

A. Texas refused to participate in the civil war because it was not a state
B. Texas joined the confederacy because it was also a proslavery state
C. Texas joined the confederacy because it an antislavery state
D. Geography was the most important issue when determining texas's decision to join the confedracy

Answer 1

The best explanation for Texas's decision to join the Confederacy during the Civil War is:

B. Texas joined the Confederacy because it was also a proslavery state.

Texas, like many Southern states, supported slavery and aligned with the Confederate cause, which aimed to preserve the institution of slavery.

Answer 2

What caused the texas troubles?
A. The passage of the fugitive slave act of 1850 that led to an increase in escaped enslaved people
B. The rumor of attacks on areas along the mexico - texas border
C. John brown's attack on harper's ferry
D. The rumor of enslaved people revolting in texas and unexplained fires in the region

Answer 3

The cause of the "Texas Troubles" is best explained by:

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

During the summer of 1860, a series of mysterious fires in Texas, along with rumors of a potential slave insurrection, created widespread fear and panic among the white population. This led to violent reprisals and increased tensions in the region.