The Secession of Texas Primary Source Analysis and Point of View Activity

Texas History students will read and analyze 9 quotes regarding Texas secession prior to the Civil War by summarizing them, determining if the quote is for or against secession, and answering 14 questions. The quotes and points of view come from 3 years and 6 people (Sam Houston is included 3 times in various contexts).

***UPDATED to include 2 extension tasks for students to compare and contrast the points of view a bit more (examples are included).***

The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a sub!  

Sample questions include:
--How does Houston balance his belief in states' rights with avoiding secession?
--Why might some Texan Confederates have not believed that bloodshed would result from secession?
--Explain the significance of the second quote using the phrase "undeniable truths."
--Which of Houston's explanations, or points, for refusing to take the oath carries the most weight, and why?
--Do you think being an immigrant impacted Graber's stance on secession, why or why not?