Texas v. White

The video discusses the historical context and legal implications of the Texas v. White Supreme Court case. It begins with Texas receiving $10 million in bonds from the U.S. Congress in 1851 and its subsequent secession from the Union in 1861. During the Civil War, Texas used these bonds to fund its efforts. After the war, the new Texas government sought to reclaim the bonds, leading to a Supreme Court case. The Court ruled that Texas never legally left the Union, setting a precedent that states cannot secede. The video concludes with a discussion on the implications of this decision and a brief announcement about the creator's band.

What was the financial arrangement made with Texas as part of the Compromise of 1850?

• Texas was given additional land.

• Texas was exempted from federal taxes.

• Texas received $10 million in bonds.

• Texas was allowed to secede from the Union.

During the Civil War, why did Texas decide to cash in its remaining bonds?

• To build new infrastructure.

• To buy war supplies.

• To pay off state debts.

• To invest in foreign markets.

Who signed the bonds on behalf of Texas during the Civil War?

• George W. White

• John Chiles

• George Washington Paschal

• Governor Paschal

What was the main argument of White and Chiles against Texas's right to sue in the Supreme Court?

• The bonds were already redeemed.

• The Supreme Court had no jurisdiction.

• The bonds were legally purchased.

• Texas was not a state during the bond purchase.

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Texas's status during the Civil War?

• Texas was not a state.

• Texas was still a state.

• Texas was a foreign nation.

• Texas was under military rule.

What did Chief Justice Salmon Chase argue about Texas's relationship with the United States?

• It was temporary.

• It was conditional.

• It was indissoluble.

• It was dissolvable.

What is the significance of the Texas v. White case in American history?

• It allowed states to secede.

• It ended the Civil War.

• It changed the Constitution.

• It confirmed states cannot secede.