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This episode discusses Texas's role and decisions during the Civil War in 1861.

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. This story takes us to the year 1861. Texas had been a state in the USA for just 16 years. Life was growing. Farms, towns, railroads. But something was wrong across the United States. The country was splitting apart and Texas had to make a decision. Sources National Archives (Civil War overview) Texas State Historical Association Library of Congress (Civil War resources) Support the show 🎧😊Podcast Listen...

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