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Jervina Byard
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3rd February 3, 2020
Texas became seventh secede state in 1861, from the union. It secede immediately after Abraham Lincoln’s election because they had already planned their secession in the event of a Republican victory. They perceived a threat to the institution of slavery upon which their economy was dependent. James Buchanan was elected as president in 1856. Although he was against slavery but he felt that it was protected by the US constitution. So, he tried to keep the peace between anti and pro-slavery sections of the country. When Lincoln was elected as president in 1860, he assured the southern states that he had no intention of abolishing the institution. But at that time many states had made their decision and before inauguration of Lincoln, there were a few states that seceded from the Union.
The people of Texas at that time had deserted their discrete national existence and decided to join the Confederated States to further advance their well-being and ensure domestic peace. Texas was received in confederacy with her own charter and obtained a commonwealth holding while keeping the foundation of Negro slavery. The strong position in terms of geography, she held a strong tie with many other states that were slaveholdings.
The civil war is occasionally referred to as modern war, although it is quite debatable. Civil war emerged as a standard competition of armies, and at the end of the war, it become the war between societies. It also encouraged people to fight against slavery which was the basis of social norms in the south. Historians were sure about the victory of Union because it has dominated in manpower and many other economic resources. The purpose of war was to eradicate slavery. The war was erupted due to the political crisis in the country and forced people to fight for their rights. The union succeeded to put an end of slavery from the US. It can be considered as a legacy of the war that was entrusted to generations of future for demolishing of racial prejudice and carry their pursuit for justice.
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