The majority of those who chose to emigrate to Texas in the first half of the 19th century were

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The question mentions the first half of the 19th century, which includes the years leading up to and including the Texas Revolution of 1836. During this time, the majority of emigrants to Texas were southerners and their slaves who were attracted to the fertile land and opportunities for plantation agriculture in Texas. This is supported by historical documents and accounts of the period, which describe the influx of settlers from the southern United States into Texas. Option A is incorrect because northern states were not as involved in the settlement of Texas during this period. Option B is also incorrect because free persons of color were not encouraged to emigrate to Texas due to restrictions on their rights and opportunities. Option C is incorrect because while there were some emigrants from Central Europe, they were not the majority. Option E is incorrect because Tejanos were already in Texas and did not need to emigrate there.

The Majority of Those Who Chose to Emigrate to Texas