Texas Annexation

On May 9th, 1846 mexican soldiers fired upon americans north of the Rio Grande. Texas was once part of mexico but was annexed in 1845. The fight was over the border that was made to divide Mexico and Texas. When president James K. Polk sent troops into the disputed area then that was what started this war. America was not right to got to war because U.S.A was robbing the land, Polk provoked the war, and slavery will expand. U.S.A was robbing the land because Polk wanted to extend America’s…

The NFL: Consistently Inconsistent Over the years, the NFL has been subject to widespread controversies. From bounty scandals and dog fighting to banned substances and domestic violence, the multi-billion dollar league always seems to be under the microscope. This year has been no different with the Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson domestic violence cases. The NFL, being the most popular and lucrative sport in the nation by a considerable margin, often comes face to face with the comic book…

Growing up I learned to love the game of football from my dad and my uncles. I knew one day I’d play just like them and would love every single moment of it. Football has always been a passion of mine. I love the sound of pads hitting each other when you make contact. The adrenaline you build throughout the game giving all you got. Though it is very dangerous I feel you must play to the rules of the game to make it safe for everyone playing. The quarterback is the most important aspect in the…

Jace Wayland finds himself caught in the lies his father, Valentine, created. The young Shadowhunter, a being created from humans and angels, is under suspicion for being in league with his father to destroy the Clave — the governing body of the Shadowhunters. Even Jace's adopted mother suspects his motives for remaining in the human world. She questions why Jace didn't return to the Shadowhunters' home when his father escaped with the Mortal Cup, a powerful Shadowhunter relic. Clary Fray,…

Texas, along with many states, has been experiencing a high level of changes in recent years, and with that, we have experienced both successes and failures. Nonetheless, Texas is experiencing many challenges that are affecting the citizens of the state. With a rising generation, Texas residents have noted that we are experiencing problems, ranging from water plans all the way to immigration. Not only that, but it has become evident that many residents have opposing views on the issues we are…

Texas has high property taxes because taxpayers don’t pay a personal income tax. Taxes reinforce inequality, as the state end up taxing the poor far more heavily than other classes. The idea that the absence of an income tax makes Texas better able to attract business, create jobs and keep young workers from moving to other states might be true but this system is creating a tax burden on poor and middle-income Texans. The Lone Star State depends on a state sales tax, and local jurisdictions…

He first started by fighting with the mexican army but then he betrayed them and came to Texas. Then he continued his career when Stephen F. Austin gave him a captain's commission. That's when Juan was ranked captain for the Texas army and got thirty-seven people to scout and supply for the revolutionary war. After, Juan went to the Alamo when the mexican army arrived but he did not fight at the battle because…

Deciding on a college is a stressful task, it is the first major decision we make as adults and in some ways, it will dictate success in our professional careers. As I look for a university this is what I hold as important as I make my decision. I am currently pursuing a career as a surgeon, therefore, I am searching for a college that is as passionate about my education and my future as I am. This is what attracted me to Baylor. Baylor University provides its students with the resources…

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…

thirty years Sam Houston lived in texas he had to make many decisions that would affect him in many ways. Houston often had to make many unpopular decisions. What was Sam Houston’s most heroic decision. Houston's most heroic decision was the trying to convince General Smith to retreat his army from the Alamo. In 1836 Houston was at the Alamo with his troops. Houston had good judgement and he knew the Mexican would have many more troops compared to the Texas army. He sent a letter to…