Texas and the Civil War

kind of rule sometimes established in areas of Texas that were Unionist

Texan who was the second-highest-ranking officer in the Confederate army until he was killed in battle.

to formally withdraw

the belief that state power is greater than federal power

decreed that slaves were free in areas rebelling against the United States

Confederate general who attempted to seize control of the Southwest in 1861.

law that was unpopular because some people received exemptions.

units of about 1,000 soldiers

commander of the Confederate artillery

commander who successfully defended Laredo from Union forces