Texas Secession

Texas Secession from Union

Lesson Objectives

We Will - Explain the secession of Texas from the Union

I Will - Read and listen to a video about the secession of Texas from the Union then answer comprehension questions

Essential ? - Why did Texas secede from the Union?

Open Ended

Who is the document written for?

What is the purpose of the document?

What reasons are given for Texas joining the Confederacy?

Open Ended

How did Texas' economy benefit from slavery?

Multiple Choice

How did Sam Houston feel about Texas seceding from the Union?

• He wanted it to happen

• He was against it

• He was indifferent

Dropdown

Texas governor Sam Houston ​ ​

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secession during the Civil War, but the succession convention voted ​

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