History of Texas

The Karankawa Indians originated along the Texas coastline which is known as present day Victoria, Texas. Their area started on the west end of present day Galveston and continued down the coast to Corpus Christi, Texas. The Karankawas were very good fighters. Most European settlers were scared to come near them. The Karankawas had an interesting lifestyle as they differed from other tribes. They primarily targeted a few different main foods in their area along the coastline. The Karankawas had…

evolutionary biologist just outside of Austin Texas. From around 10 to 15 years ago, and up until now, Dr. Hillis began researching the evolutionary history of the Texas longhorn. The Texas longhorn is found all over Texas- becoming both a symbol of the state and a mascot. The cattle have evolved to grow horns that can pass 7 feet across. Dr. Hillis found that in addition to their massive horns, the Texas longhorns also have an unusual history. The Texas longhorn was domesticated a while back,…

the southern states of Texas. Texas has long since been a state known for its diversity,…

reputable information source demonstrates that the book is highly scholarly (Tucker, 2013). Tucker, S. 2013. Almanac of American military history. Santa Barbara, Calif: ABC-CLIO. The review of the book Sam Houston and the American Southwest highlighted that it is a scholarly account written by an expert on the role and impact of Sam Houston’s leadership in Texas, and the wider region. The author’s role as the author of the account is not questionable, the presentation of information is highly…

Ever speculate curiously why the Texas economy keeps flourishing while the rest of the Nation is still clawing its way out of downturn? Ever speculate curiously why a place that is known for oil wildcatters and cattle rustlers in the nation’s wind-vitality leader and has thumped Silicon Valley off its cutting edge platform? Ever ask why Californians and also New Yorkers are moving to Texas by the thousand and carrying their investments with them? For writer-businessman Sam and Andrew Wyly, the…

staying in Texas for two weeks, it appears that we will have no problem keeping ourselves busy. Twenty attractions are listed on our primary list, all of which we will not be able to take in. In addition, we have a substantial secondary list. Therefore, we will have to prioritize to reduce our activities to a level suitable for retired folks. On the way down we will visit a state history museum, a presidential museum, and a state capitol. Therefore, we may want to avoid the Bullock Texas…

The Annexation of Texas caused great contempt and division among Americans, and arguments defending both sides were abundant. John O’Sullivan’s argument for the Annexation of Texas is superior compared to Thomas Corwin’s argument. O’Sullivan utilizes facts, the spirit of America, the antithesis, and the history of other foreign countries in America make a strong argument. O’Sullivan begins by declaring that Texas belongs to America. Texas is no longer a mere plot of land; it is American…

History is known to be created only by the victorious, thus what many thought once was the fabric of history is now the remaining threads placed by the needles of conquerors. History can easily be manipulated by people in power, and silence those who were not successful in standing up for themselves. Individuals need to know how history works before analyzing the results; one needs to revise all the sides of history, from the conquerors to those who were the conquered. In this case, the United…

Mexican-American war. This paper is for a US history class so let’s look at the history and find out what causes there were for the war. The war between the United States and Mexico starts before the United States gets involved to fight Mexico. Spain came up with an idea of how to colonize Texas, but we’re going to keep to the southern edge, leaving the…

Although “Don’t Mess With Texas” is the slogan for an anti-littering campaign launched by the Texas Department of Transportation, the implications of that phrase reach far beyond roadside cleanliness. Texans are stalwart defenders of their history and culture, perhaps rivaling their patriotism for the United States. As author John Steinbeck put it, “I have said that Texas is a state of mind, but I think it is more than that. It is a mystique closely approximating a religion.” Based on…