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Which state produces more cotton Texas or Colorado?

Texas


Is Houston in the south?

No, Huston Texas is part of the U.S.A or North America


Debt in Texas history?

After the many wars that Texas fought to gain their independence from Mexico they had alot of dept. Sam Houston was the first president of the Republic of Texas. He helped Texas get out of some of the dept but not all of it. Since each president could only have 2 years per term Sam Houston could not be elected again. The second president of Texas was M. B. Lamar, he however put Texas in more dept than what is was after Sam Houston's first term. After M. B. Lamar's 2 year term Sam Houston became the president of the Republic of Texas. Again Sam Houston helped Texas out of dept but not completely. The 4th term president of the Republic of Texas was Anson Jones. Jones was not president long before Texas became the 28th state of the Unites States. The United States helped Texas out of dept. When Texas wanted to be annexed be the United States some Americans refused because they didn't want to pay the dept that Texas was in. At some point Texas was annexed by the United States, and then became dept free.


What were the reasons why the cotton gin helped?

The cotton gin helped by speeding up the prosses of clothing production. It also helped farmers make more money.


Are there more foreclosures in Houston than in other cities in Texas?

No, Houston, Texas is not the city in Texas with the most foreclosures. The city in Texas with the most foreclosures over all other cities is actually Dallas, Texas.


Why is Eli Whitney best known for inventing the cotton gin?

because it helped cotton plantation owners sell more cotton also make more cotton this awnser was by:susanne


What are some tourist places in Texas?

Some tourist places in Texas are Houston Zoo, Zuma Fun Center, Natural Bridge Cavern, and more.


What land was promised to the Cherokee by sam Houston in 1835?

Sam Houston promised land in East Texas to the Cherokee in 1835. To be more specific I believe the land was in Nacogdoches, Texas, where Houston was a delegate in the Consultation of 1835.


Why was the capital of Texas moved from Columbia to Houston?

The capital of Texas was moved from Columbia to Houston in 1837 primarily due to Houston's more strategic location. As a rapidly growing city, Houston was better positioned for trade and transportation, making it more accessible for settlers and government officials. Additionally, there was a desire to establish a more central location that could serve the expanding population of the Republic of Texas. The move also reflected Houston's importance as a political and economic hub during that period.


Did Texas gain its independence with help from Britain?

Britain helped Texas because Britain supported it. Britain saw it as an economic opportunity that would provide more land for growing cotton. This would be beneficial to Britain, as it would take away some of the Independence from America's cotton. At the time, a large percentage of Britain's economy was based on cotton. Another benefit for Britain is that it stopped the southward expansion of the United States.


What is the cotton?

The Cotton Gin was a machine that quickly and easily separates the cottonseeds from cotton fiber. It helped farmers make more money and made cotton production so much easier.


Why did sam Houston move the capital to Texas?

Sam Houston moved the capital of Texas from San Antonio to Houston in 1837 primarily to promote the growth of the new city and establish a more strategically located government. Houston aimed to create a more centralized and accessible location that would encourage immigration and commerce. The move also reflected a desire to distance the capital from the influences of the Mexican border and foster a sense of Texas identity. Ultimately, it was part of Houston's broader vision for a thriving and independent Texas.