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This category covers questions about Texas, the second largest state in the United States. Texas has had six different nations rule it, making it the only state to have had six flags flown over it. Texas is one of three states to have existed as an independent nation and the only state legally permitted to secede from the Union.

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Who owned Texas in the early 1800s?

MEXICO! Mexico owned Texas in the early 1800's. Texas became one nation for nine years... 1836 to 1845. In 1845 Texas joined the United States of America.

How are people goods and ideas moved into and out of Australia?

The main method of exporting and importing goods is air and sea. All capitals have a main port and many other strategic centers also have them. Air is the main method of people-movement out of and into the country. The internet is available in the main settled parts of Australia, and is increasingly available to those in rural regions. Both dial-up and broadband are used with varying degrees of availability.

Where can you buy toms shoes in Fort Worth Texas?

Were can i buy toms in dallas tx and i mean not nordstorm

Did Germany have an impact on Texas culture?

They brought new foods such as beer, sausage, and cheese. They also introduced us to German meat smoking which is the foundations for Texas barbecue.

Is Texas east or west of AZ?

Texas is east of arizona. They have New Mexico between them.

What effect did the Alamo have on Mexico?

The Battle of the Alamo was a defeat at the hands of General Santa Anna who surrounded the Alamo Mission and killed most of the defenders inside. The defeat was heroic, however, and the Alamo became famous as a symbol of Texas courage and bravery.

The Battle of Goliad was the second skirmish of the Texas Revolution which ended in a Texan victory, not defeat. However, the Goliad massacre which occured about 5 months later was the execution of 342 Texas patriots by the Mexican Army. The brutal killing of the prisoners-of-war fueled anti-Mexican sentiments in Texas for many years to come.

How many miles is San Antonio Texas from Chicago Illinois?

2,000 miles taking this route:

  1. Take I-10 EAST from San Antonio to I-95 NORTH to SAVANNAH via I-295 NORTH to bypass JACKSONVILLE. (EXIT 356 off I-10 in FLORIDA to get onto I-295, follow signs to I-295 NORTH to SAVANNAH ; EXIT 35B off I-295 to get onto I-95 NORTH to SAVANNAH.) To bypass NEW ORLEANS entirely, take I-12 EAST. (EXIT 169 off I-10 in BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA to get onto I-12 EAST ; EXIT 85C off I-12 near Slidell to get back onto I-10 EAST towards BAY ST. LOUIS.)
  2. Take I-95 NORTH all the way up to the N. J. TURNPIKE to NJ-NY in DELAWARE, just past STATE ROUTE 1 (toll).
  3. Continue on the N. J. TURNPIKE (toll) NORTH to the New York City area.

How many States fit in Texas?

Texas is 268,581 square miles. That would be over 173 times the size of Rhode Island. Texas is larger than the 13 smallest states combined.

Inside of Texas, you could fit Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina, Maine, Indiana, and still have room for a good chunk of Kentucky

How many acres on Texas A and M campus?

The state of Texas covers about 172,050,000 acres.

How far is it across texas north to south?

Texas is about 790 miles wide from north to south. The total area of the second largest state is about 268,581 miles.

What important Texas landmark could a tourist visit in San Antonio?

It is the home of the Alamo and Fort Sam Houston. Sports fans will know it as the home of the NBA's Spurs.

Is the most southern part of Texas more southerly than most of Florida?

The most southern part of Texas is more southerly than the central part of Florida. Brownsville TX is almost as far south as Miami FL, but it is still a long way north of the Florida keys.

What was one of the reasons the US did not initially want to annex Texas?

The US was uneasy in annexing Texas because it would bring about an unbalance of power in the Senate between the North and the South who each wanted an equal number of representatives to side on with the issue of slavery.

When Sam Houston beat Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna at San Jacinto he immediately applied for statehood but President Jackson feared the revival of the slavery issue. President Van Buren followed suit with Jackson and did not approve the annexation of Texas.

The question of Texas, California and the New Mexican territory were increasingly prominent, and the sectional tension which they produced was destined to lead to the Civil War.

President Tyler (a previous Whig whose political party had abandoned him) by means of a joint resolution which only required a simple majority was successful in getting Texas admitted to the Union in 184

What are the advantages of the annexation of Texas?

U.S.

the united states did want to let Texas in but based on their 7million dollar debt kinda left them on edge and that they had been receiving threats from the native Americans

the up side is that they would be expanding their country and that they would be helping manifest destiny

What are the laws on auto concealment in Texas?

Under Texas law if you meet the "requirements", then you can carry it "on or about his or her person".

This means on your person or near enough to you that is is within easy reach. If you do not meet the "requirements" then you can not carry it on or about your person. Ie. in the trunk. Glove box would be considered on or about.

The requirements mentioned above to be able to carry a handgun on or about your person in your vehicle without a license are:

1 it must be your vehicle or a vehicle under your control

2 it must be concealed

3 legally able to possess the handgun

4 not committing any crime other than class c traffic

5 not a member of a street gang

Do panthers live in Texas?

yes!!!! i saw one 1,000 months ago when i was a worm and i lived in septar!! i am now part crocodile/ant/unicorn/fairy and half warewolf. did you know that Jacob off of twilight is my cousin!!!!! jk( about everything) but seriously i have seen pictures of panthers that live in TX. =-)

Was Texas the last to join the union?

No, Hawaii was the last to join the union. Texas was admitted into the Union on December 29, 1845 becoming the 28th state to join the Union.Hawaii was admitted into the Union on August 21, 1959 becoming the 50th state to join the union.

How many senators in the texas senate?

The Texas Senate consists of 31 members elected to a four-year term with no term limits.

Which country owned the territory known as Texas?

Mexico Texas was originally part of the Spanish holdings in the "New World." When Mexico won its independence from Spain, it claimed Texas as part of Mexico. Texas attracted many American settlers who eventually declared their independence from Mexico and set up the Repubic of Texas, an independent nation. Finally, in 1845, Texas joined the United States as the 28th state.