Texas is located in the southern part of the United States, referred to as Texas. This place is not easy! It was incorporated into the United States in 1845 and became the 28th state of the United States. However, after Texas was incorporated into the United States, it has always been a "thorny" state, and the local people are quite fierce, and the calls for independence have been constant.
Speaking of which, you may be wondering: if Texas really achieved independence from the United States, what level of country would it be on the world stage?
First of all, we need to know that Texas is quite a strong economy! It has abundant natural resources and a strong industrial base, and the fields of agriculture, oil, natural gas, science and technology have all developed vigorously. If independent, the size of the Texas economy should definitely not be underestimated!
Of course, in addition to economic strength, a country's comprehensive national strength also includes many aspects, such as military, cultural, scientific and technological and so on. But ah, that's all for later. Because at present, Texas still faces many difficulties and challenges if it wants to become independent.
Texas, like the rest of the United States, was originally home to Native Americans. Did you know? The name Texas is actually an Indian word for friend or ally.
Think back then, the Indians regarded the Spaniards as good friends, but what happened? But he was brutally killed by the Spaniards. It's heart-wrenching! It is said that the Spaniards mistakenly thought that the Indians were talking about the name of the place, so they called the land Texas. The name Texas has been used ever since.
In the distant days of Spanish rule, the land of Texas was part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain! At that time, Spain set up four viceroyalty districts on the American continent, ruling over the vast lands of North and South America. The capital of the Viceroyalty of New Spain is known as Mexico City.
Fast forward to 1821, when the Mexican people fought valiantly and finally won their independence. Texas, as part of Mexico, has also witnessed this magnificent history. However, the fate of Texas did not settle there.
By 1835, Texas had another big news! It declared its secession from Mexico and formed the Republic of Texas of its own. This can provoke Mexico all of a sudden, and the relationship between the two sides is tense.
After Texas declared independence, the United States was the first to come and recognize it! But the Mexicans are not happy, they don't recognize the independence of Texas, and they are thinking about how to recover the land. So, it wasn't easy for Texas during that time, and both sides were courting them.
By 1845, relations between the United States and Mexico were becoming more and more tense, and Mexico was eyeing Texas! As soon as the United States saw that this opportunity had come, they hurriedly invited Texas to join them. Texas thought that it would be better to join the United States than to be regained by Mexico! So, in the same year, Texas officially became a state in the United States.
Did you know? Texas was once an independent country recognized by the United States. It's only been around for 10 years, but it's something that no other state in the U.S. has ever experienced! So, Texas has always had the courage to be independent, and they feel like they have their own history and cultural traditions.
Let's talk about agriculture in Texas! Texas is located in the south-central part of the United States, with flat terrain and fertile land, it is simply an agricultural paradise! Their soil is very similar to the Northeast Plain of our country, which is the kind of black soil with a super high organic matter content!
The climate in Texas is so varied! The north belongs to the temperate climate zone, but the south is the ** zone climate zone. In the summer, it is as hot as a steamer, but in the winter it is mild as spring. The average annual precipitation is 700 mm! Such climatic conditions are quite favorable for the development of agriculture.
When it comes to agriculture, we have to mention the abundant freshwater resources in Texas! There are many rivers such as the Rio Grande and the Bekos River, which provide a steady stream of water for agricultural development. What a gift from nature to Texas!
With such a good climate and water resources, the agricultural areas of Texas are naturally vast! It is divided into a planting area and a livestock area, and crops such as soybeans, wheat, and cotton grow well and fast! Cattle and sheep are also fattened and strong. Also, the cultivation of vegetables and fruits is also very developed! Texas' agricultural strength is strong enough to make it stand out from the crowd and sit firmly on the throne of the largest agricultural state in the United States!
However, the history of the development of agriculture in Texas has not been smooth sailing! In the distant past, there were large slave plantations scattered here, and many blacks were forced to do heavy manual labor.
Texas is more than just an agricultural state! Its manufacturing strength is also quite strong! In terms of traditional industries, Texas is dominated by the energy and chemical industries. However, since the 80s of the 20th century, Texas has begun to focus on the development of high-tech industries. In particular, places like Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio have become high-tech centers in the United States! Some people also say that they have the reputation of "the second Silicon Valley"!
Now Texas, the economic categories are quite complete! High-tech industries such as electronics, aerospace, and biotechnology are all developing here! And those traditional industries, such as energy, chemical industry, etc., although there is still a certain percentage, but the proportion has been declining.
Texas covers an area of about 690,000 square kilometers and has a total population of about 29 million. Did you know? Its GDP has already reached 2$5 trillion! This is the second largest economic state in the United States after California. If Texas were to become an independent country, it would be the eighth largest economy in the world after France! When the time comes, Texas will be the second largest state in North America after the United States! And what about Canada? Hehe, its GDP is not as good as that of Texas! Approximately 2$1 trillion.
So, the economic strength of Texas is really not to be underestimated!