She was the first African-American congresswoman to come from the deep South and first woman ever elected to the Texas Senate (1966); former lawyer an...

The time after the Civil War between 1866 and 1877 when the institutions and infrastructure of the South were rebuilt.

Spanish explorers, seek gold, silver, and control over land

having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others

To leave or withdraw; to break away

13th: abolished and continues to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude, 14th: secured the rights of former slaves after reconstruction, 15th: pro...

Civil Rights leader during the 1940s and 1950s who also campaigned for suffrage, equal pay for all, and desegregation of public institutions. She join...

Spanish Colonial Influences on Texas

An essential idea contained in the Constitution. Republicanism, checks and balances, separation of powers, federalism, popular sovereignty, individual...

Constitutional division of powers between 3 branches that each have specific roles

necessary or essential to life

Texas secedes from the Union with the election of Abraham Lincoln; Sam Houston opposed it saying, "You may win southern independence, but I doubt it!"

(1836) Final battle of the Texas Revolution; resulted in the defeat of the Mexican army and independence for Texas; Santa Anna took a siesta and surre...