Texas was shielded from the worst ravages of the Civil War due to factors like geography, France's lack of support, and Sam Houston's political negotiations.
Geography: Texas's geographic location played a role in limiting its exposure to the ravages of the Civil War. Its distance from the main battlefields in the eastern part of the Confederacy helped shield it from direct conflict.
France's failure to fully support the Confederate war effort: Lack of full support from France deprived Texas of potential aid that could have intensified the impact of the war on the state.
Sam Houston's political negotiations: Sam Houston's efforts to maintain Texas's neutrality and his political negotiations helped in limiting the state's involvement in the Civil War, providing a degree of protection from some of the war's effects.
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