History of Texas

according to the US history books. There are many different stories on why the war started but in the United States the story states that the Mexicans are the people to blame and hence the name: the Mexican-American War. Before this war had begun Americans forget that there was natives who first lived the lands they took over. This means that those people become part of the history of the United States. This comes to be a problem however when children learn about the history of this country and…

and from there branching off into cities. I have had the great fortune of living in Texas first. Texas is the state that I have lived in the longest out of the three. The first small city that I lived in is known as Portland Texas. I lived there from birth to age nine. Portland is the farthest city south that I have lived in, being just off the Gulf of Mexico. The second city I lived in had been the Woodlands Texas. I moved to the woodland at the age of nine and stayed till the…

Texas the Lone Star State is a state that is bigger than California, New York and Maine combined. Texas is one of the most diverse states. It includes many different environments such as coastline to the deserts of west Texas, to the wide-open space of the panhandle. Texas is a state that is sought after for its fishing and hunting opportunities. Who enforces the laws for hunting and fishing of Texas? A department of men and women who are as tough as Texas itself theses brave men and women are…

Making decisions that citizens of your, country or state may not appreciate, can be impenetrable. Sam Houston was an authoritative hero in Texas history. He reinforced that the Indians should be treated as friends, Texas should not enforce the Missouri Compromise, he also refused to join the Confederacy. These decisions are each very important to Texas History. Sam Houston consistently remained brave. Sam Houston remained loyal to all of his Indian friends and family. When Lamar stated that,…

Body: I. Texas State Fair has 131 years of history. 1. The fair was established on January 30, 1886 by A group of Dallas businessmen named W.H. Gaston, John S. Armstrong and Thomas L. Marsalis. James B. Simpson. 2. The fair has taken place every year since 1886 except World War I and World War II. It starts last Friday of September and lasts for 24 days. 3. About 3 million of people visit the fair per year from different places and many camp in RV park for days to enjoy. II. Foods 1. The…

generosity, creativity, and good fortune. Thievery, anger and lies had something to do with it too. America has the reputation of being one of the most prosperous countries in the world, but most people haven’t seen the truth that lies within our history. The expedition of Lewis and Clark, from 1804 to 1806, was a large source of conflict in early America. According to HistoryNet, “Their mission was to explore the unknown territory, establish trade with the Natives and affirm the sovereignty of…

Riya Jadeja Mr. O’Conner Tx history September 28, 2017 Our proud diversity Texas is reflected in a variety of cultural activities, celebrations, and performances. It is one of the many states to have such a variety of cultures and traditions. Because of the vast differences in cultures there are many fun and exciting traditions that lots of people do participate in. Each tradition has something very special and meaningful to it and Texans are all proud of their state's unique diversity…

Weather/Climate Have you ever wondered what the weather in Texas is like? Texas’s weather is very interesting and enthralling. So get ready to learn about Texas’s weather, precipitation, and seasons. Texas’s weather is very fluctuating because of its odd placement between the warm Gulf of Mexico and the cold Pacific ocean. The states varied geology can also bring unstable weather This happens because of the forests of the east and the coastal plains of the west. Texas’s diverse weather…

Annexation Of Texas There are many domestic issues that have arisen within the United States since its founding, and among these, many have caused a division within the American people. Since the founding of our nation there has been much to consider regarding certain domestic issues. The rights of the citizens, the power of the government, the rights of the states, and the expansion of territory were and continue to be domestic issues, and the dispute over the annexation of Texas is one such…

Just east of the Brazos River, lies the land now known as Sugar Land. It was originally owned by the Mexican government and was acquired by Stephen F. Austin after Texas won its independence from Mexico. As a reward, Austin gave the land to Samuel M. Williams in 1828 for his dedicated service (Anhaiser). The land was rich with tall sugar cane, which explains the name. Williams brother, Nathanial, purchased the land from him in 1838 and at some point, built the Oakland Plantation. There he began…