Why did many farmers, artisans, and former Anti-Federalists support the Democratic-Republican party? A. The Democratic-Republicans favored the expansion of a strong national government
B. The Democratic-Republicans supported strict restrictions on immigration
C. The Democratic-Republicans supported the use of tariffs
D. The Democratic-Republicans favored state's rights and the rights of the common man

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.

abraham lincoln  (february 12, 1809  – april 15, 1865) was an american statesman, politician, and lawyer who served as the 16th  president of the united states  from 1861 until  his assassination  in april 1865. lincoln led the nation through the  american civil war, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis.[2][3]  he preserved the  union,  abolished slavery, strengthened the  federal government, and modernized  the u.s. economy.

i dont no the claim so it's hard to answer but i think he would go to the people to decide. : ) ; )