Texas hold 'em

creation of the Republic of Texas. Houston was born on March 2nd, 1863 in Rockbridge County Virginia. As a product of his era, Houston embraced Westward expansion and moved to Tennessee. While the true intentions for Houston’s arrival in Texas are unknown, it is evident he quickly rose within the hierarchy of Texas politics as he was elected to President at two separate times. However, as Williams suggests in his book, Sam Houston: The Life and Times of the Liberator of Texas, an Authentic…

One of humanities most nagging questions is: “What is the purpose of suffering?” In Moira Crone’s short story, “Pecos Bill”, she does not directly answer this perplexing question, but she highlights an outcome of suffering. Grace. Perhaps pain and hardship serves as a conduit through which grace is granted. Grace, throughout the narrative of “Pecos Bill”, is depicted through selfless acts which serve to alleviate the suffering of an undeserving character, Celeste. The main character of “Pecos…

this day. Texas has waged many battles in the struggle for women, African Texans, Latinos, Gays, and Lesbians to all achieve the social and political equality that they all deserve. The major developments that have occurred in order for their equality are extremely significant and hold an important role in today’s society. Luckily, even after the opposition that has happened, we all came together as one and progressed forward creating equality for everyone. Women in the Republic of Texas have…

When James K. Polk ran for president, he called for an expansion of states including Texas, California, and all of Oregon. At the time, Oregon was shared with Britain under The Treaty of 1818. Polk was tired of sharing the Oregon Territory and was willing to fight for it, Which gave him the slogan “54 40 or fight”. Once he won the election, Polk declared war on Great Britain. The Americans outnumbered Britain by the ratio 6-1. In June 1846, Britain surrendered, conflict was avoided and gave the…

military troops' hometown in Mexico, Alamo de Parras. Texan soil and weather promised lush agriculture for Americans that lead them to migrate to Texas and cross the border illegally to settle in the empty territory hoping to gain wealth. In February 1821, Mexico gained its independence from the rule of Madrid that included Texas, and yet, Americans remained in Texas illegally. In 1830, a revolution exploded when the…

In my opinion, the Mexican-American war was not justified. Originally, when the Americans began spreading the idea of manifest destiny, the Mexicans, in general, had two attitudes towards it. Some admired this idea, however, some also feared it. They were concerned that the Americans would start trying to expand into Mexico and basically push the borders. However, Americans paid very little attention to what Mexico was thinking or saying. This is where the issue started. In general, I think…

Lyndon was born in Texas on august 27, 1908 his family had settled prior to the Civil War. He was born in a nearby town called Johnson City. His father was a rancher and part time politician, but Lyndon did not inherit the family’s ranching talent. Which caused Lyndon to run into finical difficulty losing the family ranch at an early teenage year. Lyndon’s family was some of the earliest settlers in Texas before they all had been cattlemen, cotton farmers and soldiers for the confederacy. Lyndon…

promoted the 1844 campaign with a catchy and significant slogan, “54, 40’ or Fight”. The Polk Administration was consumed with many issues, both foreign and domestic. Assuming the presidency from President Tyler, Polk was occupied with the Annexation of Texas, Mexico’s talks of selling California to Great Britain, and the boundary disputes of the Oregon Territory. His administration was highly concerned over a war with Great…

annexation of Texas in 1845, the negotiation of the Oregon Treaty with Great Britain in 1846, and the conclusion of the Mexican-American War in 1848, which ended with the signing and ratiication of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo in 1848. The annexation of Texas to the United States became a topic of political and diplomatic discussion after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and became a matter of international concern between 1836 and 1845, when Texas was a republic. In September 1836 Texas voted…

1835. After the Republic of Texas became independent from Mexico, the US and Texas signed an 1828 treaty confirming the boundary from the Treaty of Limits. This led to Mexico regarding it as a violation and ultimately leading to the Mexican-American War. After the war, the Treaty of Guadalupe replaced the Treaty of Limits. In United States v. Texas (1896), the US Supreme Court decided that the Adams-Onís Treaty and the Treaty of Limits set the boundaries between Texas and the Oklahoma Territory…