After the buffalo were wiped out and native americans were removed, west texas and the panhandle became open to ranchers. the land was being over-worked, which ruined the grass and caused many ranchers to a) move to seattle. b) plant more crops. c) go bankrupt. d) get married.

in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

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