The Civil War was the biggest battle in World History between the Union and the Confederate. It was a bloody battle for what they thought was right and what they thought was better for them, but why did Texas fight? Texas fought for the love of the Confederate, States’ Rights, and to preserve slavery.
First off, Texas fought for love. Texans loved the way of life they had and all the ways of the south. In Document D, John Wesley Rabb wrote affectionate letters to his family members (mainly including his mom) on status updates of how he is doing and trying to warn his family about what is coming. “We will retreat till we find a sutible plase in Ala. to make a stand and then there will be a big fight.” “Do the best you can, Ma. Do not be oneasy …show more content…
In Document C, O.M. Roberts and the Texas State Gazette both said that Texas could secede from the Union, however President Abraham Lincoln said otherwise, “(N)o state upon its own mere motion can lawfully get out of the Union.”(C) This clearly started some tension between Texas and the Union. They didn’t like how they didn’t have the right to leave if they wanted to,but they did agreed more with the southern rights.
Last but definitely not least, Texas fought in the Civil War because they favored preserving slavery. In Document A it truly shows how slaves are affecting the economy, and it’s in a positive way. Plus, in Document B, it says that the whites are superior to the blacks and slaves. “...the African race had no (part) in their establishment; that they were rightfully held as an inferior and dependent race…”(B) Following that, in Document D John Wesley Rabb told his mother to hide the slaves in the mountains, “...you had better send the negros up in the mountains....” This is the most important reason because slavery had such an impact on why Texas fought in the Civil War.
In conclusion, Texas fought in the Civil War because of love, States’ Rights, and to keep slavery. Texas tried and tried, but they lost the Civil War and the Union won, so all of the Confederate Laws were basically
First off, Texas fought for love. Texans loved the way of life they had and all the ways of the south. In Document D, John Wesley Rabb wrote affectionate letters to his family members (mainly including his mom) on status updates of how he is doing and trying to warn his family about what is coming. “We will retreat till we find a sutible plase in Ala. to make a stand and then there will be a big fight.” “Do the best you can, Ma. Do not be oneasy …show more content…
In Document C, O.M. Roberts and the Texas State Gazette both said that Texas could secede from the Union, however President Abraham Lincoln said otherwise, “(N)o state upon its own mere motion can lawfully get out of the Union.”(C) This clearly started some tension between Texas and the Union. They didn’t like how they didn’t have the right to leave if they wanted to,but they did agreed more with the southern rights.
Last but definitely not least, Texas fought in the Civil War because they favored preserving slavery. In Document A it truly shows how slaves are affecting the economy, and it’s in a positive way. Plus, in Document B, it says that the whites are superior to the blacks and slaves. “...the African race had no (part) in their establishment; that they were rightfully held as an inferior and dependent race…”(B) Following that, in Document D John Wesley Rabb told his mother to hide the slaves in the mountains, “...you had better send the negros up in the mountains....” This is the most important reason because slavery had such an impact on why Texas fought in the Civil War.
In conclusion, Texas fought in the Civil War because of love, States’ Rights, and to keep slavery. Texas tried and tried, but they lost the Civil War and the Union won, so all of the Confederate Laws were basically