Texas Germans and the German Belt in Texas At various times in the past Texas was French (1684–1689), Spanish (1690–1821), and Mexican (1821-1836). From 1836 to 1845 it was the Republic of Texas – before becoming the 28th US state on December 29, 1845. But Texas...
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Is Bavaria the Texas of Germany? Comparing the Freistaat Bayern with the Lone Star State
Bavaria is the Texas of Germany. A valid comparison? Despite what many North Americans believe, any German will tell you that Bavaria is not "Germany." Lederhosen and dirndls are not even worn by everyone in Bavaria, much less by all Germans. On the other hand, many...
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