Six Constitutions over Texas : Texas' Political Identity, 1830-1900 / William J. Chriss.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chriss, William J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Constitutional history--Texas.

Constitutional history.

Constitutions--Texas.

Constitutions.

Constitutional law--Texas.

Constitutional law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (335 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

College Station, Texas : Texas A&M University Press, [2024]

Summary:

This book by William J. Chriss delves into the political history of Texas from 1830 to 1900, exploring the state's six different constitutions and their role in shaping its political identity. The author examines how these constitutions reflect the changing ideologies and societal dynamics of the time. Through a detailed analysis of historical events, legal frameworks, and cultural influences, Chriss provides insights into how Texas' identity was formed by its political and economic elites. The book discusses the influence of various groups, including Anglo settlers, Mexicans, Tejanos, and indigenous peoples, on the state's constitutional development. It also highlights the impact of slavery and the struggle for dominance among different societal groups. Targeted at historians, legal scholars, and those interested in American political history, this work offers a comprehensive understanding of Texas' unique political evolution. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half-title

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction : Constitutional Identity and Constitutional Moments

Prologue : Mexican Texas and Its Constitutions, 1821-1836

1. The Revolutionary Constitution of 1836

2. Anglos, Indians, Germans,Mexicans, and Slaves: The Constitution of 1845: The Republic and Early Statehood, 1836-1854

3. Rebel Constitution : Secession and Confederacy, 1854-1865

4. Momentary Reversal : The Republican-Free Black Axis and Reconstruction

5. The Constitution of 1876, the Turn Inward, and the Rise of the Judiciary

6. The Birth of Conservative Modern Texas, 1891-1902

Epilogue: Looking Backward

Appendix: Theoretical Constitutional History

Notes

Index.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781648431722

OCLC:

1401058688