Just a quick aside about the Alamo. The fight to win independence from Mexico was, at least in part, about slavery. Mexico did not permit slavery. So, Texas won its independence, and its right to own slaves in 1836. It decided that it wanted to join the United States in 1845. Then, it seceded with the Confederates less than 20 years later (once again, defending its right to own slaves).
Just a quick aside about the Alamo. The fight to win independence from Mexico was, at least in part, about slavery. Mexico did not permit slavery. So, Texas won its independence, and its right to own slaves in 1836. It decided that it wanted to join the United States in 1845. Then, it seceded with the Confederates less than 20 years later (once again, defending its right to own slaves).
Yes, I'm aware. Maybe I should have clarified further about the symbolism vs. the actual history. Most of Texas history, including the Alamo, was based on slavery, the Confederacy, or racism. ЁЯШнЁЯШн
Just a quick aside about the Alamo. The fight to win independence from Mexico was, at least in part, about slavery. Mexico did not permit slavery. So, Texas won its independence, and its right to own slaves in 1836. It decided that it wanted to join the United States in 1845. Then, it seceded with the Confederates less than 20 years later (once again, defending its right to own slaves).
interestingly, the very now red Tarrant County voted to secede by only like a dozen votes
I disagree with "very red." I would say, "Mostly non-voting."
Yes, I'm aware. Maybe I should have clarified further about the symbolism vs. the actual history. Most of Texas history, including the Alamo, was based on slavery, the Confederacy, or racism. ЁЯШнЁЯШн