Texas bloodshed on Texas soil, thousands of brave Texas soldiers fought in the name of Texas in the American Civil War, risking their lives to defend their beliefs.Texas fought till the end,yet couldn’t pull off a victory.This tragic , 4 year, war left a long lasting effect of defeat on Texas, as well as losing about 15,000 Texan lives, so why did they fight? Tension began when a white southerners by the name of John Brown, attempted a slave uprising by attacking a federal arsenal at Harper’s Ferry. Many southerners felt fearful this was only the beginning of many to come slave revolts.When Abraham Lincoln was elected, the south were full of anger and concern causing them to want separation from the south.So why did Texas join the south and …show more content…
Rabb fought for Texas in a unit called Terry’s Texas Rangers(Document D).Many other Texans and Rabb risked their lives to defend Texas, they loved Texas so much they were willing to die for Texas.That is why I believe this is the most important reason Texas fought in the Civil War: to pursue their love of Texas. The commitment many Texans had to continue to fight in order to defend Texas showed great compassion and love for their state, Texas. They may of not won the Civil War against the Union, but they did demonstrate such loyalty and love towards Texas, protecting what they believed in, and will never be forgotten for that