Category: Texas

Table of Contents Introduction Establishment of the Republic The transformation to Statehood Works cited Introduction The Republic of Texas was an independent North American state that was located on the border of Mexico and the United States of America. The state existed for a decade then run from 1836 to 1846 (Hämäläinen, 55). The creation…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Over the last few months, the debate on gun control has increased especially after recent high profile shootings such as the shootings in the University of Texas, the Connecticut school massacre, and Northern Illinois University. Such horrific deeds have raised political, social, moral, and legal debates…

The Mineral Wells Baker Hotel – an infamous place that has gathered the attention of many paranormal enthusiasts and horror fans around the United States. What decades ago has been a grandiose and luxurious place for relaxation is now only a shadow of its former self, attracting an all-new kind of audience. The now-abandoned hotel…

The history of Texas is complex, rife with twists and turns that shaped the state’s current identity. Similar to several other states, it belonged to Mexico in its various iterations, but, unlike those, Texas had a period of struggles against Mexican rule. Then Texas became a part of the United States, consequently, joined the Confederate…

THESIS: Although Arizona and Texas have differences such as nicknames, different touristic places to visit, economic fact sheets, they also have many things in common; the similarities between Arizona and Texas conclude in their weather which is hot and dry, in their location in the border with Mexico, common historical periods and events and cultural…

Table of Contents Introduction Historical background Gun laws in Texas Arguments for open carry and concealed carry Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The question of legalization of weapon has always been a stumbling block in American society. Since the birth of the American nation open carry has been considered as a natural state of things. Now,…

The conservative Democratic rule discussed in Chapter 12 of Richardson et al.’s Texas: The lone star state was frugal and lacked wide public support. While it may have resolved some of the public debt issues, many Texans felt left behind and demanding socioeconomic reform, particularly the farmers. This led to the rise of the Populist…

Modernity in Texas Modernity describes the period between 1870-1960. Any discussion about modernity depends on the context under discussion. It may refer to people in history who are associated with the rise in the nation-state, political difference tolerance, industrialization and urbanization, literacy of masses, mass media proliferation, and the increasing contribution of machinery and science…

Table of Contents Historical Background Including the Issue Argued The Constitutional Question An Analysis of the Decision The Majority Opinion Dissenting and Concurring Opinions Personal Perspective: A Conclusion References After a protest which involved burning the American flag, one of the participants was convicted of a crime by a Texas law that focused on the…

The Alamo, called initially Misión San Antonio de Valero, is a monument located in present-day San Antonio, Texas. It was originally a Franciscan Mission constructed by Roman Catholic missionaries in 1718 and later abandoned. The 1936 Battle of the Alamo between Mexicans and Texians was fought at this location. Today, in addition to the ancient…