Episode 56 – Texas Votes and it’s War Remember from the last episode that those who wanted to leave the union forced the state to call a special convention. In that election the separatists pushed through their agenda and quite … Continue reading →
Remember from the last episode that those who wanted to leave the union forced the state to call a special convention. In that election the separatists pushed through their agenda and quite frankly ignored any semblance of legitimacy. The procedures … Continue reading →
In any discussion of Texas history, we have to understand how and why Texas Argued for Secession. So, it’s about time to talk about the one subject that is almost guaranteed to make someone, somewhere angry. Somone will absolutely tell … Continue reading →
This is Episode 54 – Antebellum Texas – Ready to Secede. – the state and stage is set for secession. We are getting closer to Civil War. In the previous episode I discussed how important slaves and slavery was to … Continue reading →
Episode 53 – Antebellum Texas – Headed To Civil War Part 1 We call it the antebellum period in American History, but exactly what is that? The Antebellum Period in American history refers to the time leading up to the … Continue reading →
This is episode 52 of the Hidden History of Texas – The Compromise of 1850 and some Texans are already angry and ready to leave the union This is episode 52 of the Hidden History of Texas – The Compromise … Continue reading →
This is Episode 51 – Texas Politics as we start the 1850s Texas politics is a contact sport, and Texas Politics as we start the 1850s was almost a blood sport and today’s Texas politics and politicians often seem like … Continue reading →
This is Episode 50 – Slaves and Slavery in Texas Part 3 Treatment of Slaves and Slave Insurrections In this episode I’m going to continue my discussion about a topic that often makes some folks a tad uncomfortable and that’s … Continue reading →
Slaves and Slavery in Texas Part 2 – After the Anglos Arrive This is Episode 49 – Slaves and Slavery in Texas Part 2 – After the Anglos Arrive. I’m your host and guide Hank Wilson. And as always, brought … Continue reading →
This is Episode 48 – Slaves and Slavery in Texas Part 1 the early years – I’m your host and guide Hank Wilson. And as always, brought to you by Ashby Navis and Tennyson Media Publishers, producers of a comprehensive … Continue reading →