I think it is "isolating themselves from other Asian Nations"?
Articles of confederation I think.
article: Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads - Texas Our Texas
<em><u>"The era of cotton, cattle and railroads in the late 19th century was a time of huge economic growth for Texas. Railroads brought rapid expansion of people, business, and cities across the state. ... Many would think that Texas cotton production would be in decline after the Civil War with the loss of slave labor."</u></em>
source: https://texasourtexas.texaspbs.org/the-eras-of-texas/cotton-cattle-railroads/
Hes a liberal because he believed in the people
