Texas v. White

Texas v. White

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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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.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What event led to Texas citizens voting to secede from the United States?

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What financial difficulties did Texas face during the Civil War?

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Who signed the bonds that the Texas legislature cashed in during the war?

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What argument did White and Chiles make regarding Texas's status when they bought the bonds?

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What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding Texas's right to sue for the bonds?

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How did the Supreme Court justify that Texas never technically left the Union?

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What was Chief Justice Salmon Chase's view on Texas's relationship with the United States?

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