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14 August, 07:58

1. What does the following statement mean?

"The people of Texas, in solemn convention assembled, appealing to a candid world for the necessities of our condition, do hereby resolve and declare that our political connection with the Mexican nation has forever ended; and that the people of Texas do now constitute a free, sovereign, and independent republic."

A. The people of Texas, in a serious meeting, claim that we are no longer part of Mexico; and that Texas is now a free and independent republic (we will elect people to represent us).

B. The people of Texas had a vote and decided that they wanted France to give leadership and govern the area. All colonists would become French citizens and learn to speak French.

C. The people of Texas want to become part of the United States.

D. The people of Texas, with clear thinking, do allign themselves with the Mexican government and will continue forever to be a state to the Mexican nation.