Question
Unit 5 Lesson 3 page 5
Black individuals were brought to Texas along with the first European explorers. When the Spanish came, they brought both enslaved and free Black people with them. Many of them were merchants, soldiers, or navigators. They came with the Spaniards looking for the riches of Texas. During the time of Spanish rule, free Black citizens were skilled artisans and merchants. During the time of Mexican rule, free Black people had all of the same rights as a Mexican citizen. Before Texas became its own republic, these same individuals were valued members of society. Free Black people moved to Texas because it was a place where they could live peacefully.
Enslaved people arrived along with early settlers. These individuals did not make the journey by their own choice. They were forced to follow their enslavers. Enslaved people had one purpose in Texas. That was to serve those who owned them. They came to work the land, tend the livestock, and take care of their enslavers’ homes. There were around 5,000 enslaved people in Texas by 1836. After the Civil War, Black people gained their freedom. Many of them stayed in Texas and became tenant farmers. They continued to work the land as they had before. Others became paid household help.
Black citizens were the only group that did not all come to Texas willingly. In 3–5 sentences, describe the similarities in their experience to other immigrant groups. (Unit 5 Lesson 3 page 5)
● Merchants, soldiers and navigators
● came with the Spanish to look for riches
● Free Black citizens came to Texas for a peaceful life
Black individuals were brought to Texas along with the first European explorers. When the Spanish came, they brought both enslaved and free Black people with them. Many of them were merchants, soldiers, or navigators. They came with the Spaniards looking for the riches of Texas. During the time of Spanish rule, free Black citizens were skilled artisans and merchants. During the time of Mexican rule, free Black people had all of the same rights as a Mexican citizen. Before Texas became its own republic, these same individuals were valued members of society. Free Black people moved to Texas because it was a place where they could live peacefully.
Enslaved people arrived along with early settlers. These individuals did not make the journey by their own choice. They were forced to follow their enslavers. Enslaved people had one purpose in Texas. That was to serve those who owned them. They came to work the land, tend the livestock, and take care of their enslavers’ homes. There were around 5,000 enslaved people in Texas by 1836. After the Civil War, Black people gained their freedom. Many of them stayed in Texas and became tenant farmers. They continued to work the land as they had before. Others became paid household help.
Black citizens were the only group that did not all come to Texas willingly. In 3–5 sentences, describe the similarities in their experience to other immigrant groups. (Unit 5 Lesson 3 page 5)
● Merchants, soldiers and navigators
● came with the Spanish to look for riches
● Free Black citizens came to Texas for a peaceful life
Answers
GPT 3.5
Black individuals, like other immigrant groups, traveled to Texas looking for opportunities and a better life. They were skilled artisans and merchants, similar to other immigrant groups who brought valuable skills and knowledge with them. They were also valued members of society and contributed to the growth and development of Texas. Additionally, like other immigrants, Black individuals faced challenges and hardships, such as forced labor and discrimination, but they persevered and eventually gained their freedom. Ultimately, the experiences of Black individuals in Texas share many similarities with other immigrant groups who came to the state in search of a better future.