In 1861, the Texas Legislature declared that "the African race had no part in (the establishment of Texas and] that they were rightfully enslaved and regarded as an inferior race..." Based on this reasoning, the state of Texas took which action? A. "abolished the institution of slavery witihn its borders henceforth and forever.."

B. "passed an ordinance dissolving all political connection with the government of the United States of America..."

C. "vowed that the African race shall be entitled to all the rights of free men of the state from this day forward..."

D. "declared its allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, now and forever..."