Republic of Texas and newly annexed state of Texas both restricted the lives of the free blacks by making a system of harsh punishment to the blacks.
Explanation:
Slaves were not belong to the Texas state. They came from the countries of European continent to the southern and eastern part of North America i.e in Texas. Slavery was not a legal process. According to the census of United States majority population of Texas was slaves.
Free blacks did not have much contribution in Texas. Though they have fought in several war in favor of Texas. Texas was under Mexican government's jurisdiction. Mexican government never allowed the slave system. They wanted to set them free from slavery system. They tried to abolish this system and be in side of blacks.
The correct answer for this question is letter "<span>A. neglected the principle \"separation of powers\" because it did not create a separate judicial branch." The Articles of Confederation is considered as the first agreement which serves as the first constitution of the thirteen original states in the United States.</span><span> </span>