Which of the following was the dominant group in the population of Texas at the time of Mexican independence in 1821?
A) People of mixed race
B) Indians indigenous to the area
C) Immigrant Anglos
D) Hispanics

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Hispanics were the dominant group in the population of Texas at the time of Mexican independence in 1821, as the area had been under Spanish rule for centuries and the majority of the population was of Spanish, Mexican, or mestizo (mixed European and indigenous ancestry) descent. Indians indigenous to the area had been devastated by disease and forced relocation, and the influx of Anglos did not occur until later in the 19th century.

Which of the Following Was the Dominant Group in the Population