A student reads that Texas seceded from the Union in 1861 even though Governor Sam Houston opposed it. What does Houston's opposition reveal about the secession debate?
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A
Not all prominent Texans supported the Confederacy; Unionist sentiment existed even among leaders
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B
Houston supported secession but opposed the timing chosen by the legislature
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C
Houston feared secession would give Mexico an opportunity to reclaim Texas
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D
The secession vote was unanimous in both the legislature and the public referendum