Which of the following statements is true of the situation with Texas prior to its statehood?
A) Texas became a Mexican colony in 1810 after Mexico declared its independence from Spain.
B) During the 1820s, Americans in Texas grew to outnumber Mexicans there two to one.
C) Although Mexico had previously abolished slavery, Americans brought their slaves with them in defiance of Mexico's wishes.
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 became assimilated into Mexican society.

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Although Mexico had abolished slavery, many American settlers brought their slaves to Texas, defying Mexican laws and contributing to tensions between the settlers and the Mexican government.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Situation