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Lawrence Sullivan Ross or more commonly known as Sul Ross was born on September 27, 1838 in Bentonsport, Iowa Territory. He was a second son and fourth child of Catherine Fulkerson and Shapley Prince Ross (Benner). In 1839, Ross’ family moved to the new Republic of Texas where the young Ross had his first encounter with hostile Indians (Benner). Speaking about his education, Ross attended Baylor University in Texas for one year and then he transferred to Wesleyan University in Alabama, where he earned his A.B degree in 1859. Since a child, Ross has shown his ambition to be an Indian fighter like his father. Therefore, he did not waste a chance when there was an opportunity for him to enter the United States Army during a summer holiday in his junior year in college. Without a doubt, he signed himself as a leader of a group of Native American soldiers and participated in a campaign against Comanches in Indian Territory. This was Ross’ first experiences in the army action. Ross was wounded, but he won the battle and got much praise from regular army officers. Throughout his life, Ross has devoted his soul and time for the great state of Texas. He began to earn love from Texans when he joined the Texas Ranger and successfully recovered Cynthia Ann Parker from hostile Indians. In addition, Ross also served in civil war by signing up for the Confederate Army. Not only devoted himself in military aspect, Ross also served Texas in political aspect as both state senator and as governor. In addition, after Ross retired from politics, he was appointed president of the struggling Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A&M University). He was the one who saved the school from closure. Lawrence Sullivan Ross died in College Statio...
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Sobel, Robert, and John Raimo. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978, Vol. 4. Westport, CT: Meckler Books, 1978. 4 vols.
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When we see Texas, we remember today mainly for its BBQ, Football and Black Gold, Texas tea. However, there is much more than just the usual itineraries that we find in most other states as well. Molly Ivins in her essay “Is Texas America” categorically states that, “Here's the deal on Texas. It's big. So big there's about five distinct and different places here, separated from one another geologically, topographically, botanically, ethnically, culturally and climatically” (Ivins). This is a true belief from Molly Ivins of how huge Texas was and how the demographics changed in each geographical location in Texas. The population of Texas and the demographics are two essential factors that include many important parameters in deciding the history of any state. The presence of many ethnic groups further adds to the diversification of
The books “Fertile Ground, Narrow Choices” by Rebecca Sharpless and “The Path to a Modern South” by Walter L. Buenger paint a picture of what life was like from the late 1800’s to the 1930’s. Though written with their own style and from different views these two books describe the modernization of Texas through economics, politics, lifestyles and gender roles, specifically the roles of women during this era.
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Sam Houston was a great man in our history. He stood up for what he believed was good for the Union not the North or the South. When Sam was rebuked for providing the winning margin for his opponents he said “I know neither North nor South; I know only the Union.” He also said everyone “…must stand firm to the Union, regardless of all personal consequences.” He was fiercely ambitious, yet at the end he sacrificed for principle all he had ever won or wanted. He was a Southerner, and yet he steadfastly maintained his loyalty to the Union. He could be all things to all men—and yet, when faced with his greatest challenge, he was faithful to himself and to Texas.
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...is own. In an overall assessment of this book, Martin comes to the conclusion that “Campbell has succeeded in providing a thoughtful, very readable, and eminently useful survey of a fluid, exciting, and fascinating period of United States and Texas history through the lens of the life of the greatest Texas hero of them all” showing that Martin as well as Campbell seemed to be very fascinated by the heroism of Sam Houston (The Journal of Southern History, 60, November 1994, 796).
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General Custer graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1861; ranking last in his class. He served in the Civil war where he was a fearless cavalry leader, and in 1865 he was awarded a temporary rank of Major General. Many people believed that he shouldn’t even have participated in the Civil War, let alone graduate. Though, many who served with him said they admired his bravery and success but many were jealous of him. His enemies often said that he was a “glory hunter.” He was a glory hunter and looked to make a name for himself. After the Civil War, Custer went on to fight the Indians in the Southwest, Dakota’s and Montana territories. The war against the Indians stretched from the 1820’s all the way until 1890. When settlers started to flood the western part of America, railroads followed. These railroads made it easier for people to come out west and also buffalo hunt. Americans were killing buffalo’s left and right. Soon enough, the bu...
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