Question

after the battle of san jacinto, the mexican army left texas. texans formed the independent republic of texas, with a government similar to the one in the united states. anglos were a large majority of the population in the republic of texas. they controlled the texas government. the following table shows some of the experiences of other groups in texas. look at the table. then answer the question below. group experience tejanos many tejanos had their land taken from them by anglos. tejanos had a hard time becoming community and political leaders in texas. many tejanos fought for texas in the texas revolution. but many anglos still suspected tejanos of being loyal to mexico instead of texas. african americans many african american people were brought to texas as enslaved people. the texas constitution protected slavery. free african american people were not allowed to be in texas without special permission. native americans some texan leaders wanted to protect native american lands. but most native american groups were forced to leave texas when the texas military attacked them. which of the following conclusions does the information in the table support? texas was a safe place for native americans and free african american people to settle. the republic of texas government ended slavery in texas. different groups of people were treated differently in the republic of texas. the texas military protected all groups of people in the republic of texas.

Explanation:

• The first option is false: Native Americans were forced out by military attacks, and free African Americans needed special permission to stay, so Texas was not safe for them.
• The second option is false: The Texas Constitution protected slavery, so it was not ended.
• The third option is true: Tejanos faced land theft and suspicion, African Americans were enslaved or restricted, and Native Americans were forced out, showing unequal treatment across groups.
• The fourth option is false: The Texas military attacked Native American groups, so it did not protect all groups.

Answer:

Different groups of people were treated differently in the Republic of Texas.