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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.
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.
The presence of slavery slowed the growth of cotton and cattle as important exports.
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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 the historical context in which the push for Texan independence was influenced by the desire to continue the institution of slavery, which was a significant factor in the political dynamics of the time.
