Why did the slave population of Texas increase rapidly between the 1830s and 1860? a.
Slave owners from Mexico moved into Texas.
b.
Slave owners from other places in the South moved into Texas.
c.
Slaves were brought into markets along the Gulf of Mexico.
d.
Slaves were bought in large numbers by German immigrants to the state.

On july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!