Can Texas Secede From the Union? | 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 bonds from the U.S. Congress in 1850 and its subsequent secession attempt in 1861. During the Civil War, Texas used these bonds to fund the Confederate cause. After the war, the new Texas government sought to reclaim the bonds, leading to a Supreme Court case. The Court ruled in favor of Texas, stating that states cannot secede from the Union, reinforcing the idea of an indissoluble union. This case is pivotal in discussions about state secession rights.

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Texas's status during the Reconstruction period?

Discuss the implications of the Texas v. White case on the concept of state secession.