The Republican Party in Texas was initially build around __________.
A. rural white voters, most of whom had supported secession
B. a coalition of white Unionists (scalawags), carpetbaggers, and African Americans
C. Tejanos (Mexican Texans) and other residents of South Texans
D. plantation owners and other wealthy Texans
Question 2
The state constitution of 1869 __________.
A. created a public school system for white students but not black children
B. reflected the Republican philosophy of limited government
C. created an extensive network of reservations for Texas Indians
D. created a more centralized state government and guaranteed voting rights for African Americans