The first american president to visit communist china was
a. lyndon johnson.
b. richard nixon.
c. john f. kennedy.
d. jimmy carter.

i would think it's industries and hydroelectric power

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.