Secession And War in Texas, 1860–1865

The Texas History credentials document competencies including overall knowledge of the Texas history including major events, people, and factors in its historical development. Though many of these positions require appropriate education at various levels and numerous types of training, a fundamental understanding of Texas history supports many aspects of the daily task and strategic decision-making. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to describe Texas during the Civil War period from 1860 through 1865 in terms of politics and views on slavery, leadership, daily life, views on succession and the Confederacy, and events and leaders during the Civil War.