Which of the following shows a smart economic strategy on the part of the native americans? a) establishing a ban on aiding the texas cattle drivers b) competing for the cattle sales in kansas c) forming organizations to manage cattle drive fees d) negotiating with the government for land rights to open ranges

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?