Hispanic Heritage Month event at American Corner Debrecen: Come and join a thought-provoking presentation by Kenneth Stevens, professor of history at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas and Országh Chair in American Studies at IEAS. Mexico invited American citizens to immigrate to and settle in its Texas territory in the 1820s, but after repeated clashes with the Mexican government, Texans proclaimed their independence in 1836. A bloody conflict ensued, but in the end Texans won and created an independent republic, which they remained until becoming part of the United States in 1845. To this day Texans remain proud of their history and some of them still believe that Texans have special rights not permitted to other states in the union.
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 08:33:41 +0000
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