Newcomers to Texas were able to preserve their cultural heritage as a community in many different areas of life. Newcomers were often able to remain with people that came from their own community or background. Moreover, they were usually able to bring with them their farming techniques and strategies. Texas was a relatively accepting area, as many people had relocated recently. The acceptance of different cultures and origins made Texas a particularly attractive location for many migrants.
Women and girls were not thought of back then for having the same rights as men. Men were seen as powerful and superior rather than women who were seen as nonsuperior. They didn’t want women to have the same amount of power that men had.