Question

Which statement correctly demonstrates the role that slavery played across different eras of Texas history? (1 point) Responses Both Spain and then Mexico used legalized slavery as a way to encourage White settlers to move to Texas from the United States. Both Spain and then Mexico used legalized slavery as a way to encourage White settlers to move to Texas from the United States. Opposition to slavery led most Texan voters to embrace the Republican Party. Opposition to slavery led most Texan voters to embrace the Republican Party. After Mexico outlawed slavery, the desire to maintain slavery in Texas contributed to the decision to declare independence from Mexico. After Mexico outlawed slavery, the desire to maintain slavery in Texas contributed to the decision to declare independence from Mexico. The presence of slavery slowed the growth of cotton and cattle as important exports.

Answer 1

The statement that correctly demonstrates the role that slavery played across different eras of Texas history is:

"After Mexico outlawed slavery, the desire to maintain slavery in Texas contributed to the decision to declare independence from Mexico."

This statement accurately reflects how the issue of slavery was a significant factor in the political climate of Texas during its struggle for independence from Mexico.