The correct answer is:
<em>Food, language and architecture. </em>
Explanation:
The history of Texas is a complex one, before being part of the United States, Texas was under Spanish control, followed by Mexican control. Nowadays the Spanish legacy still remains in this state. The most outstanding legacy is the language, while English is the primary language, Spanish is the second language spoken in Texas, and many towns have Spanish names like "El Paso".
Spanish conquerors also brought new food like lemons, limes and oranges. Texas architecture has also influence in the Spanish legacy with things like buttress, arches and towers.<em> Religion is also part of their legacy. </em>
<span>The idea of new riches and treasures was a primary reason why European explorers aimed to cross the Atlantic ocean. Although, in doing so, they went under the guise of educating and helping the indigenous populations, when in reality they aimed to take control once arriving.</span>
Absolute states has solid political stability which is very favorable for business and peace at time. However,usually unless the absolute ruler is enlightened, the disadvantages by far surpasses the advantages. Usually, liberties and rights are the first casualty of such a type of rule. The other problem is the excesses of a sovereign who may chose to rule in total disregard of the rule of law.