The Ordinance of Secession stated that Texas had the sovereign right to free itself from loyalty to the United States.
Understand the Problem
The question states a fact about the Ordinance of Secession and Texas's claim to sovereign right. It likely requires further elaboration, explanation, or analysis based on its context (which requires a more explicit question).
Answer
True
True, the Ordinance of Secession stated that Texas had the sovereign right to free itself from loyalty to the United States.
Answer for screen readers
True, the Ordinance of Secession stated that Texas had the sovereign right to free itself from loyalty to the United States.
More Information
On February 1, 1861, Texas declared its secession from the Union, asserting a sovereign right to do so. This was formalized when Texas joined the Confederate States on March 2, 1861.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking that Texas did not have a secession ordinance, or that it was not based on a claim of sovereign right. However, historical documents confirm both.
Sources
- Declaration of Causes of Seceding States - Texas - Digital History - digitalhistory.uh.edu
- Texas in the American Civil War - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify critical information
