Samuel is a part of the state police force created during the governorship of Edmund Davis. Which of the following most likely describes one of Samuel's duties?

a. ensuring the protection of African Americans in the Confederacy
b. the protection of Texas borders from Indian incursion
c. the enforcement of law and order in the state of Coahuila y Tejas
d. the protection of the governor from political takeovers


Answer: B

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