Which of the following best explains a reason why Texas decided to secede from the Union?(1 point)

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The Law of April 6, 1830, abolished slavery in Texas.
The Law of April 6, 1830, abolished slavery in Texas.

A large number of settlers in Texas came from the U.S.
A large number of settlers in Texas came from the U.S.

The British wanted Texas to abolish slavery.
The British wanted Texas to abolish slavery.

Texas believed states should be able to make decisions for themselves.
Texas believed states should be able to make decisions for themselves.

Answer 1

The best explanation for why Texas decided to secede from the Union is:

Texas believed states should be able to make decisions for themselves.

This reflects the sentiment of many Texans who wanted to maintain their own governance and policies, particularly regarding slavery, and felt that the federal government was infringing on their rights and decisions.