Question

Which of the following was true of slavery in Texas?(1 point) Responses The number of slaves in Texas increased in the years before the Civil War. The number of slaves in Texas increased in the years before the Civil War. Most White Texans owned slaves. Most White Texans owned slaves. Slavery played a minor role in the economy of Texas prior to the Civil War. Slavery played a minor role in the economy of Texas prior to the Civil War. Former slaves enjoyed full citizenship rights after slavery was abolished. Former slaves enjoyed full citizenship rights after slavery was abolished.

Answer 1

The correct statement regarding slavery in Texas is:

The number of slaves in Texas increased in the years before the Civil War.

This reflects the fact that Texas's economy became increasingly reliant on slavery for agricultural production, particularly in cotton farming, during that period.

To briefly address the other statements:

• Most White Texans owned slaves. This is not accurate; while a significant number of Texans owned slaves, the majority of white Texans did not own them.

• Slavery played a minor role in the economy of Texas prior to the Civil War. This is incorrect; slavery played a major role in the Texas economy, especially in agriculture.

• Former slaves enjoyed full citizenship rights after slavery was abolished. This is not true, as many former slaves faced significant legal and social barriers to full citizenship rights even after the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.