Which statement correctly demonstrates the role that slavery played across different eras of Texas history? (1 point)

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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.  

Opposition to slavery led most Texan voters to embrace the Republican Party.  
Opposition to slavery led most Texan voters to embrace the Republican Party.  

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.  
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 the historical context in which many Anglo settlers in Texas wanted to uphold the institution of slavery, which was a significant factor leading to Texas's declaration of independence from Mexico in 1836.