A month after the Secession Convention, the people of Texas voted against secession from the Union.
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The question presents a statement about the vote in Texas regarding secession and leaves space for a response, implying that the user is meant to correct or comment on the false statement.
Answer
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False. According to the Texas State Historical Association, on February 23, 1861, Texans voted to ratify secession by a vote of 44,317 to 13,020.
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False. According to the Texas State Historical Association, on February 23, 1861, Texans voted to ratify secession by a vote of 44,317 to 13,020.
More Information
Texas declared its secession from the Union on February 1, 1861, and joined the Confederate States on March 2, 1861.
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Sources
- Secession Convention - Texas State Historical Association - tshaonline.org
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