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What was the Tidelines Controversy, and how did it represent a major change in Texas politics in the 1950s?

Texas has had its underwater areas for long as it has existed. when it was discovered there was all deposits there of course the federal government wanted to take it away from Texas who was a recognized owner of the land. it was a case where the stay in the Federation had to fight in Supreme Court. politics were changing because Texas started hating on anyone who tried to take it away from them so what they did is they switch their presidential support based on this

The tidelands controversy between the United States and Texas involved the title to 2,440,650 acres of submerged land in the Gulf of Mexico between low tide and the state's Gulfward boundary three leagues (10.35 miles) from shore. Texas, first acquiring this land by establishing and maintaining itself as an independent nation, reserved this as well as all other unsold land when it entered the Union in 1845. Ownership of the property by the state of Texas was recognized by officials of the United States for more than 100 years. After oil was discovered under state leases, applicants for cheaper federal leases and federal officials began to assert national ownership in the same manner as they had done against California and other coastal states. The contest was not confined to Texas.

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From brainly so all credit to the user who posted this

Basically, Texas has had underwater areas for as long as it has existed. When it was discovered that there were oil deposits there, the federal government wanted to take it away from Texas who was a recognize owner of the land. It was a case where the state and the federation had to fight in the supreme court. Politics changed because Texas started hating on anyone who tried to take it away so they switched their presidential support based on this.

I also got this from brainly

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u have to rewrite it in ur own words dont just copy paste

I used this and got 0 points...anonymous is plajurizin

Did you know?

Did you know that the Tidelines Controversy marked a significant turning point in Texas politics during the 1950s? This controversy emerged when an independent newspaper, Tidelines, dared to challenge the dominance of established political powers in the state. When Tidelines began exposing corruption and calling for political reform, it faced severe backlash from the political elite who heavily relied on patronage and manipulation. The controversy not only highlighted the deep-rooted political corruption in Texas but also showcased a growing disillusionment among the public. As Tidelines gained support and traction, it symbolized a major shift in the political landscape, indicating a growing demand for transparency, accountability, and a greater role for independent journalism in shaping public opinion. Thus, the Tidelines Controversy served as a catalyst for change, shaking the foundations of Texas politics and inspiring subsequent waves of reform movements that aimed to cleanse the state's political system.