When Texas Seceded from the United States and Joined the Confederacy

question 56

Multiple Choice

When Texas seceded from the United States and joined the Confederacy in 1861,it

• A)made English the official language of Texas.
• B)legalized prostitution and slavery.
• C)wrote a new constitution.
• D)recognized the federal government as the highest legal authority.
• E)adopted provisions making extensive changes to existing laws.

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