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This episode uncovers the little-known story of the Cart War in Texas during the 1850s.

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In this episode we uncover the little-known story of the Cart War in Texas. During the 1850s, Mexican and Tejano carreteros hauled goods by ox cart from Gulf Coast ports to towns like San Antonio. But their success made them targets. Learn how transportation, business rivalry, and questions of belonging turned a dusty Texas road into a dangerous chapter of history. Support the show 🎧😊Podcast Listening Response Activ...

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Host: Michelle Gallegos

Topics covered

• Cart War
• Texas history
• transportation
• business rivalry
• Mexican and Tejano carreteros
• belonging

Keywords

• Cart War
• Texas history
• transportation
• business rivalry
• Mexican carreteros
• Tejano
• Gulf Coast
• San Antonio

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Places: Texas, Gulf Coast, San Antonio

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