History of North America

Did Texas participate in the Civil War?

Yes, Texas participated in the Civil War. Texas seceded from the Union on February 1, 1861, and joined the Confederate States of America. Texas contributed troops and resources to the Confederate cause, and many Texans served in the Confederate Army. The war had a significant impact on Texas, including the emancipation of enslaved people and the destruction of much of the state's infrastructure. Texas was readmitted to the Union on June 25, 1870.