EASY POINTS In 1900, 80% of the population of Texas lived

A. overseas.
B. along the Gulf Coast.
C. in major cities.
D. on farms and ranches.

c

Explanation:

it is a lot of jobs there

He believed it was essential for the Union that states maintain strong, autonomous state governments. 
If the states were enfeebled, then discord would grow between them even more and people would not be fond of the federation as they would feel it was foisting unjust laws on them.  
I hope this helps, and my apologies if it somehow is incorrect.