Why did Texas encourage immigration after the Civil War?
a.
The state wanted a greater variety of peoples living in its boundaries in order to compete with the rest of the U. S.
b.
The state wanted to outnumber freed slaves with whites in order to fight the Emancipation Proclamation.
c.
The state wanted to settle the West and expand its territory into New Mexico.
d.
The state wanted to settle the West and increase a much needed labor supply.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D