HIST 226 Lecture Notes - 1860 Republican National Convention
Document Summary
Slavery leads to the secession of tx a. Slaveowners hold firm control in tx: economically, politically, and socially i. 180 - 27% of slaveholding households own 73% of real/personal property in tx (land, building, farm equipment, furniture) i. 90% of slaveowners come from southern states ii. 6% of northern states iii. 3% are foreign-born iv. politically. 1. 1860- 68% political office holders in tx ii. slave owning had become the foundation of tx society by 1860 iii. slaveowners had the highest social status. Slave uprising (va) & texas troubles, 1859- 60. 2: concern and fear that it may occur again. Founded: to oppose extension of slavery into western territories. Concern about slavery because of influence in congress: more slave states they will control everything. Not on ballot in tx and other southern states. Fighting for lifestyle, political rights, believe they are fighting for their way. Defending south culture of honor a. emotion that shows them to be weak.
