Question

1. during early statehood, in texas history, what were the two most important issues?

Explanation:

In early Texas statehood (1845 onwards), two defining, high-stakes issues dominated:

1. Debt: Texas carried massive debt from its time as an independent republic, and resolving this burden was critical for fiscal stability.
2. Border Disputes: Texas claimed territory extending to the Rio Grande, while Mexico and early U.S. debates challenged this, leading to tensions that fueled the Mexican-American War.

Answer:

The two most important issues during early Texas statehood were:

1. The large debt inherited from the Republic of Texas
2. Disputes over Texas's southern border (with Mexico)