Which of the following describes Texas Exceptionalism?
a. the failure of Texas to join the Union
b. Texas having been a part of both Spain and Mexico
c. an attitude of uniqueness felt by Texans when looking back at the Republic era
d. the unique part that Texas played in the Confederacy
Answer: C
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