One reason that seceding at the beginning of the Civil War and the signing of

the Texas Constitution of 1876 would be considered turning points in Texas
history is that both events showed Texas’s focus on (1 point)
maintaining citizens’ freedom and a limited government.
protecting slavery and the economic freedom of citizens.
allowing the national government to make more laws.
guaranteeing the right to vote for all citizens of the state.

One reason that both seceding at the beginning of the Civil War and the signing of the Texas Constitution of 1876 would be considered turning points in Texas history is that both events showed Texas's focus on protecting slavery and the economic freedom of citizens.