Why Texas Joined the Confederacy

Explain the central role the expansion of slavery played in the involvement of Texas in the Civil War.

Part of The student understands how events and issues shaped the history of Texas during the Civil War and Reconstruction

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Slavery and the Road to War

This lesson explains how the expansion of slavery — its spread into new lands and states — pushed Texas to join the Civil War. By the end, you will be able to explain why this issue was central to Texas's decision to secede.

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