Which of the following statements regarding the civil war’s effect on the cattle industry in the indian territory is true?
a. the war provided additional land for the five tribes.
b. the war led to increased cattle theft.
c. the war minimize competition from texas.
d. the war led to a surplus of cattle.
answer is b

"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?