Which of the following statements is FALSE? a. African Americans, slave and free, were excluded from political participation in Texas. b. Freedmen often had to petition the state legislature to remain free. c. Some freedmen were granted freedom but had few other rights. d. Tensions over salvery caused many Texans to join the Know-Nothing Party.

Why were some framers in favor of incorporating the bill of rights? a. because then the bill of rights would cover both state and federal law.b. because then the bill of rights would protect both citizens and non citizens.c. because the the framers would only have to follow the federal laws.d. because the the framers would only have to follow their state's laws