The main reason for the large population growth in Texas between 1850 and 1860 was . a. a large increase in the birth rate b. a large decrease in the death rate c. settlers moving in from other places d. all of the above

Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a: the north was more powerful than the south and was always going to be the victor of the civil war. b: despite the obvious strength of the north, the outcome of the war was unpredictable at the time. c: the united states underestimated the strength of the south, giving it the upper hand. answer !