Explanation:
Texas in the Civil War (PDF): Texas was a prominent state in the Civil War for several reasons. Texas was a part of the Confederacy. Fighting on the Fringe: The Civil War in Texas: Because Texas was deeply connected with the South, most Texans agreed that slavery was an important part of their economic stability.
The empire grew weaker because of military conflicts.
It has become more of a free market. Meaning it is has made a move in the direction of a Market Economy.
