Which of the Following Was True of Texas Prior to Its

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of Texas prior to its statehood?

A) Texas became a Mexican colony in 1810 after Mexico declared its independence from Spain.
B) Although Mexico had previously abolished slavery, Americans brought slaves with them in defiance of Mexico's wishes.
C) During the 1820s, Americans in Texas grew to outnumber Mexicans there two to one.
D) The new American settlers enrolled their children in the local schools so they could learn to speak Spanish fluently.
E) Many Americans in Texas assimilated into Mexican culture.