Question

3.Why did most Texans favor joining the Confederate States of America?

A. They supported the Republican idea of the abolition of slavery.
B. Texans feared abolitionist legislation would destroy the Southern economy.
C. Most Texans believed slavery was wrong and wanted to end it.
D. Texans supported the ideas of high protective tariffs to protect industries

Answer 1

B. Texans feared abolitionist legislation would destroy the Southern economy.