I think you forgot to add some detail but based on my research, the correct answer to this question is "to develop new markets and locate additional natural resources." Thank you for posting your question. I hope that this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.
The slaves were emacipated
Answer:
poorer social classes i think
Explanation:
Both the republic and state granted lands for military service in the form of bounty and donation grants.
"By an act of 1879 certificates for an additional 640 acres were granted under stringent restrictions to indigent veterans of the Texas Revolution. Bounty and donation grants for military service amounted to a total of 3,149,234 acres."
Basically, as a reward or an incentive for their service in multiple battles.