Texas v. Johnson

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…

During the 14th and 15th centuries the Apache Indian tribe was required by cultural mandate to leave as little imprint on the land as possible. The practice of leaving no trace of their occupation in an area makes it difficult for archaeologist to locate and identify archaeological sites for the Apache Indians during that time period. This makes it difficult to answer any questions about the Apache tribe during the 14th and 15th centuries. Adding to the frustration is the fact that the Apache…

Houston Unlike the previous examples of courage, whose actions lasted almost entirely during their terms as Senators, Sam Houston’s courage is separated into two distinct periods: his terms as a Texas Senator, and his term as Governor of Texas. During his terms as both a Senator and a Governor of Texas, he argued greatly against the Kansas-Nebraska Act and Secession from the Union respectively, all the while being criticized and undergoing the three pressures that Kennedy outlines in his…

Did you know that the Los Zetas is a Mexican gang that is based in America? The gang name translates to “The Z’s”. The Los Zetas gang was founded in 1999, with 31 members from the Mexican Army’s elite airborne Special Forces Group. The members were originally working for the Gulf Cartel as an enforcer gang. Then, they came to form a new gang called the Los Zetas. Their founders and leaders were Osiel Cardenas Guillen and Arturo Guzmán Decena, and the new members began working as drug runners,…

states had an extremely large amount of slaves. For example, Virginia had a population of 491,000 and they were a major slave state. Texas which was a new state that was being decided on whether or not they were going to have slaves ended up having a population of 183,000. This shows that the Western states were destined to end up having states because as soon as Texas became a part of the United States, it became a slave state. Before the Manifest Destiny there had been attempts to make it…

Question 1 To explore the Missouri River and find a stream it as by its course and connection to the Pacific Ocean. This was very important, if we find a stream connecting the Pacific Ocean and the Missouri River we could trade often with the West. At the start of the Missouri River, I needed to take careful observations of the Longitude and Latitude at all remarkable points so they can be recognised in the future. To take journal entries doing your mission. This was important because…

Preston Taylor Ministries: Final Observation The experience gained from observing and volunteering at Preston Taylor Ministries after school program was definitely unforgettable for a number of reasons. Preston Taylor Ministries is a child after school care program that facilitates a safe and fun environment to play in as well as help with homework and further instruction for all registered students grades k-5th. The Wilson Center, in which my observation was completed, is the biggest of six…

August 1st, 2016 marked the first day the campus carry (S.B. 11) was put into effect in Texas. The law states, “Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other institutions of higher learning”. Meaning that a licensed weapon holder twenty one years or older is able to legally carry a weapon on public university grounds in the state of Texas. Senate bill 11 has had many proponents for and against it. Specifically, many students and faculty members have cited…

On February 26, 1946, Heman Marion Sweatt attempted to register as a law student at the University of Texas (UT) Law School. Sweatt was accompanied by a delegation from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) which included: R.A Hester, Lulu White, and Dr. B. E. Howell. The group was met by President T. S. Painter and other university officials. Painter tried to explain to Sweatt that there was nothing available to him except out-of-state scholarships, Hester…

dares to teach the Theory of Evolution. Cates is put on trial for his actions and the famous Henry Drummond must defend Cates and the right to thought. Henry Drummond’s fairness, empathy, and wisdom emphasizes standing up for one’s beliefs in the Cates v. State trial. Drummond’s fairness gives the impression of himself being a reliable resource, making his message of individualism more easily perceived. Drummond tries to communicate his right to…