The texas sucession convention required all texan leaders to take a new oath of office to the confedercy. Sam Houston refused to take the oath,and was therfor he was removed from office.
the confederacy had a major advantage because they were on horses, causing the union to scatter. many soldiers were killed or taken prisoner by the south. this battle is ironic because the civil war had been over for a month. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qfp01
the union put a final halt to the south and general E lee surrendered the soldiers were able to return home peacefully after taking up an oath. the war is officially over. http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va097.htm
the union hoped to link up with some other troops but was stopped short and defeated. even though the south was feeling rather desperate general Richard Taylor was able to drive the union away from Texas. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qdr01
president Lincoln gave this speech to dedicate the men that fought and land on which many men suffered or died. "for score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty......we can not dedicate.....this ground. the brave men, living and dead....." a well said, moving speech. http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/gettysburgaddress.htm
the confederacy surrounded the union and blew up their boats. the union's goal for Sabine pass was to take it over then move onto Beaumont & Houston also. sadly the confederacy won this battle. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qes02
the confederacy had to surrender this fight because they had run low on supplies after holding the fort for 40 days. the union used this victory to cut off communication with other southern forces. this battle is considered a turning point in the civil war. http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/ms011.htm
Roberts E. Lee hoped to influence northern politicians by cutting deep into the north. but he was stopped by union forces and lost at Gettysburg. http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/pa002.htm
Union forces hoped to gain controll of the important seaports at galveston. the confederate military leader, General Magrader forced the union back and took 300 prisonerrs.
The Texas secession convention required all Texas leaders to take up an oath to the confederacy.Sam Houston refused to take up this new oath and was therefor removed from office. http://www.lsjunction.com/docs/secesson.htm
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