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Texas should secede. It needs to keep its econmoy of salvery to help it funtion. Also, the majority of Texans wanted it, so you have to go with your citizens.

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I say that Texas should secede and just because they are to small to start a war and they'll lose but another reason is because they'll have more land to spread out to.

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I believe Texas should secede because it is the way Texas makes its money. Although I don't agree with slavery, I would most likely have a different mind set. Texas depended on agriculture. The beliefs the south had would effect the way the north looked at them.

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They should not secede because they promised to be loyal to the united states.

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They really had no choice if they didn't the other confederate states would probably invade and make seceede and broke  there promise to the U.S to be loyal.

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I believe that we should have indeed seceded. Texas did not have much of a choice. Texas promised to stay loyal to the U.S. but would not be strong with their economy separated from their country. With Confederate States surrounding Texas it would have been too risky to not have support from the Union.

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I think that Texas should not secede because they promised to be loyal

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I think that Texas should not secede because they promised to be loyal

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and because they broke their promise to be loyal

Hayden Gould 7-9

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They kind of had too because if they stayed loyal to the Union, they would be surrounded by enemies and wouldn't be able to get support from the Union that easily because the Confederacy could've just set up naval blocks. But in my opinion I think they should've not because they joined the U.S.A for a reason and that is that they don't work work well as a country on its own. They also promised not too leave the country, and these are quiet silly reasons to leave.

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I don't think we should've seceded because we made a promise to the US to stay loyal.

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I think Texas should not secede because then they would not be keeping their word to stay loyal.

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I think Texas should not secede because then they would not be keeping their word to stay loyal.

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I think Texas should not secede because we did not keep our word to stay united and not just one separated country.

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No, I don't think that it would be a good idea for Texas to secede because they had already told the U.S they would join and stay. That would break their trust and if Texas needed help from the U.S they U.S might not trust the at all.

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I think that they should secede, because even though I do not believe in what the confederacy believes in, I don't think that they would be an appropriate addition to the Union, as they had slaves, depended on agriculture, and their beliefs would not be compatible with the North's.

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i think should not secede they made a promise to stay with the us

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I think that Texas should not secede because they said that they would be loyal and if there not that would breaking the rules and America is a democracy so instead of leaving your problems you should come to an agreement and work together.

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they should not because they promised to be loyale and if not there gonna be independent 

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they should not because they promised to be loyale and if not there gonna be independent 

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they broke there promise
shawn stone

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I do not think Texas should secede! they need to stay with what they said they were going to do... its not right to say and do another in the first place. But to leave after one argument? Its not right.

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Texas should not secede because they promised to stay loyal, there debt problems would get better, and texas was the last piece of united states staying together as a country.

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Yes, because they are now loyal to the united states.

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They should secede because the slaves support the economy and they would make decssisions for texas in washington
-Julian Garcia

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Texas should not, if they did they would break their promise.

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Texas should not, if they did they would break their promise.

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-Brianna Hernandez

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Texas should not because they made a promise to be loyal and they would be breaking there promise.

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Texas shouldnt secede because they said that they would be loyal to the US and now it's going to be harder for them to fight in the war because now they will have even less materials.

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yes because there wont be a seperation between north and south

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They should not secede. They had promised to remain loyal.

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They should secede just because they are to small to fight in a war.Plus if they secede they have lots of back up

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They should secede just because they are to small to fight in a war.Plus if they secede they have lots of back up

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They should not secede because they promised to be loyal and if they don't there going to be independent.

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the lives lost with the hole thing with Mexico would have bine for nothing and they did fine on there on as a independent country

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Texas should not secede because the lives lost with the hole thing with Mexico would have bine for nothing and they did fine on there on as a independent country

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no because they promised to be loyal to Texas and they would be better off because of their debt problems

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Texas should not secede because they promised to remain loyal and uphold the Constitution.

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texas shouldnt secede because they promised to be loyal and slavery is very wrong no matter who says its ok

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Texas should not secede because they said they would stay loyal.

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i do not think texas should secede because they promised they would be loyal and texas has been an independent country so if another one joined it would mess everything up.

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Texas should not secede because they said they would stay loyal and then there would be more states that would want to be there own country therefore they would not be the united states and slavery would keep going because the other mini countries would keep slaves making them more common

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TEXAS should not secede because they said that they would be a part of the us and  they lose there chance to be an independent state

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I don't think that Texas should secede because they said that they would promise to remain loyal. That Texas should also not secede because slavery could become more common.

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Texas should not secede because they might lose their chance to be an independent state. And they also said they would be loyal and stay independent.

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I think Texas should not secede because texas has been a independent country and having another counrty showing what they need to do may not be good, also Texas was just in a war, meaning they might have to rebuild texas again like he last time.And if we cant keep our promise other countrys will not be able to trust us.

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Texas shouldn't not secede because they already said they would part of the U.S. And because they have been a independent country on there on

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Texas should secede so we can be a part of a similar section of the country, the South, also the states will have more power.

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Texas should not secede, as the 13 Amendment said, "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." All African Americans are Americans and humans and lets treat them like it.

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When Texas joined the United States, they said they would uphold the Constitution. If something doesn't go the way that you wanted it to, you shouldn't just leave.

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i think Texas should not secede because they promised to be loyal.

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Texas shouldn't secede because they already promised to be a part of America. We are a united country we must promote what American means.

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I do not think Texas should secede. I believe that if they came to the decision on wanting to be annexed by the U.S., they should at least try to still be a part of the Union rather than leaving as soon as possible. Besides, if it weren't for the U.S. annexing Texas, Texas would've been in even MORE trouble with Mexico. Also, lets not forget that the U.S. literally said that Texas could join them even if that meant throwing off the entire "slave-state free-state" thing.

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I think Texas should not secede because they promised to be loyal. They want to work together instead of splitting up into different sections.

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I don't think Texas should secede, Texas worked really hard to be a part of the U.S. and if they want the country to be so united then they should stay in the country and try to make Abraham Lincoln see what they see. The U.S. is too powerful and they need Texas and ll of the South states.

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I think Texas should not secede because they promised to be loyal and uphold the constitution and if they secede they wouldn't be doing that and we are a united country and work together.

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I think Texas should not secede because I think they should fight for there opinion and not what the rest of the country wants.

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I think Texas shouldn't secede because the fought to be in the us and they wouldn't be loyal.

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i dont think they should succede because the U.S allowed us in so we could be happy and help them and e promised them also

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I think Texas should not secede because, the U.S let us in so we should be grateful.We also made a promise and should keep it

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Texas should secede, I know slavery is bad but Abraham Lincoln made laws that only affect the south! also because Without slavery Texas would again have economic problems due to the low pay of them. Lastly, if Texas were to not secede, then they could possibly make enemies of the rest of the southern states

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It Really Depends to be honest. At the time Texas was a slave state so it would like to join the south. And it would also unbalance the Slave and non-slave states. But If it didn't it would again unbalance the Slave and non-slave states. and it would give the northern states a souther port.

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Texas should not Secede because they fought in the alamo to be apart of the united states and now if they secede there would be no point.

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I think Texas should not secede because Texas has been a independent country

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I think texas should not succeed because the North had more advantages than the south and i don't think slavery is good.

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Texas should not secede because they beleive in the same things as the north and if they didnt secede they would get sorounded by states of things how/what america should be

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texas should not secede, they should now that they are going to lose and they just got in a fight with mexico to fight ageats the Union. They wont to leave because of the slaverly its stupid because they dont neec slaves.

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Texas should not secede because they will be in between two very powerful countries that could take them over easily, and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Texas. They can be removed from debt to the United States.

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Texas should secede because they believe the same things as the North if they were not to secede they would be surrounded by states of different thoughts on how America should be

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I don't think Texas should have seceded because I believe that slavery is evil. Also the North had advantages for the war (factories) and that's not good for Texas.

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Texas should not seed because They were the ones who wanted to join. Now, they want to leave because they are going to lose their slaves. They will also be alone if Mexico wants war with them.

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Texas should not secede because they are going to fight people who have better tech then them. I think slavery is wrong so I want them to fail. slavery is very very bad.

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Texas should not secede, Because its just picking a fight with a more developed and stronger country and Texas already knows how that feels (Mexico) They are also to weak at the time to pick that big of a fight. And staying has every advantage imaginable except slavery which is unneeded and cruel.

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Texas should NOT secede because the US was nice and let us join. The least we could do is follow the rules. Also, Texas had just fought a war, and it was no fun. They shouldn't through their lives in jeopardy again because they were picky.

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Texas should not secede because they would be a small nation, it would probably be hard to get recognized as a country, and nobody would trust them because they promised to uphold the constitution. Also, slavery must DIE, but try telling that to the Texans of back then.

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Texas should not secede because it it the UNITED States! Not the separated states! Slavery is morally wrong and they should work to find other ways to do work. They should stay loyal and work together.

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I think that Texas should not secede because they weren't stable on their own when they weren't with the U.S..Also they would not show loyalty after leaving a country, and no one would trust them.

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Texas should not secede because they already worked hard to join the United States even when America didn't want to at first. Not all of the population in Texas used slaves so the Texans might have to fight each other.

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If Texas were to secede then they would once again be part of a small country the wouldn't have any support or respect from others. They would also lose the access to the many factories and goods from the north.

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I think Texas should not secede because even though they don't like what's gong on they can't just leave their country and not follow the laws. They also made a promise that they were going to remain loyal and by doing this they're not. If they were to become apart of the confederacy then they will keep slavery which is NOT what we want to happen.

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Texas should not secede because we should stay loyal and just because one thing doesn't go our way we shouldn't just leave. This action could also lead to war.

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Texas should not leave because they promised to remain loyal and uphold the Constitution.

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They should NOT secede because they made a promise to remain loyal and uphold the constitution and they should not break that  promise.  They should also abolish slavery as it is morally wrong.

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Texas should not secede from the U.S because when it joined the United States, it promised to remain loyal and uphold the Constitution. Secondly, Texas should abolish slavery as it is morally wrong.  Lastly,  America is a democracy. When something doesn’t go your way, states shouldn’t just leave.

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Texas should not secede because just because you don't like there rules does not mean you can leave and make your own country.

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I think Texas should not secede because they made a promise to the united states saying they were going to remain loyal and up hold their constitution. They shouldn't secede just because they can't have slavery.

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Texas shouldn't secede because they need to abolish slavery and if we can together to become a stronger economy.

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Texas should not secede so that they can abolish slavery, and so that they can show people that they are one country and not many tiny states.

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I think Texas should not secede, because of course this will bring a lot of problems anyway. Texas already has some type of a fight with the North, but they didn’t have a war, because they don’t have very important reason for it, they just have a different opinions and types of economies, but if Texas will secede, i think it able to be war.

Texas is a part of the South, so Texas has plantations, and its economy based on agriculture. They growing cotton, tobacco, indigo, rice, sugar cane and if Southerners want to get a money from it, they should sell it to factory/city/country, which are can make from it some type of product, like textiles from cotton. Of course they can sell it just to country, whatever it is, but  i think if they want to get more money, they should do this. And one of who has factories is the North. So we know they will not get as much money as they want.

If Texas will has problems with that, or just with agriculture and economy, they will have a big problems, because they’ll need money, and that will one of problems which had Texas Republic, but if they will be with US, US will help them, because Texas its part.

Also Texas can has problems with Mexico, because Texas still next to it, problems with Native Americans. And i think main problems will be connect to the North, because the South and the North already have a fight, but it able to be a war.

Texas, if part of the Confederacy, will keep slavery. We should abolish slavery as it is morally wrong.

And i think if Texas will secede it able to be a beg conflict with the US. And it able to end isn't well.

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I think Texas should not secede because they made a promis not to have slavery and they didnt stick to it.

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Texas should secede, here's why. Yes slavery is wrong but I don't think Texas really cares about that at this point because they've been wanting it for a while. So if Texas losses slavery, then there whole life style would fall with it. Comparing slavery to actually paying people to do work it's going to be way more expensive.

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I think Texas should not secede because they made a promise and they should stick to it.

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I think Texas should not secede because they joined the USA to be a part of a country, they fought too hard to just leave. Even if they aren't enjoying it they can't just quit. They also still need help, they just joined and need to know what it feels like to work things out with people.

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I think Texas should not secede because it would lead to war. They also promised to be loyal and keep their word. They also are a united country not just a bunch of teams working together. America is also a democracy and do not give up!

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Texas should not secede because it would be unbalanced, and texas can rule them by themselves because they did It before.

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Texas should not secede because its wrong to treat other people as animals

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texas should not secede because if they do slavery would be unbalanced which was cause a war

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Texas should NOT secede form the U.S. This is because Texas fought so hard to become apart of the U.S. just because you don't like some of the challenges that come along. Also, the U.S wasn't named the UNITED States for no reason. We should all be united as one and not separate.

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texas should seceede because slavery is bad

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texas should seceede because slavery is bad

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Texas should not secede because it fought to be part of the us and not the confederates also they will be able to use fractures of the north and increase cities and population.

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Texas should secede because if they lose slavery then their economy would collapse, and Abraham Lincoln and the government make laws only targeting the South.

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Texas should not secede because they need the US because they have a strong military and will protect them. And they have to stay loyal.

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I think texas should not secede because it says that they made promise that they would stay and be nice to there country and that is not nice. Also they won't have many solders in the war compared to before if they leave. SO NO THEY SHOULD NOT SECEDE!

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Texas should secede because they can control the gulf of Mexico for the south and because they fought for slavery. Also a majority vote from Texans really shows that Texans want to leave.