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Unit 8: Texas in The Civil War and Reconstruction
Unit 8: Texas in The Civil War and Reconstruction
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Review of the The Civil War and Reconstruction in TX.
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1
Which Confederate General commanded the forces that were victorious in the Battle of Galveston?
John Bell Hood
John B. Magruder
John Reagan
Thomas Green
2
How did the Civil War affect population growth in Texas?
Pop. of TX declined during the war; took many yrs. 2 recover
Growth of pop. slowed during the war; incr. rapidly after
Population growth was unaffected by the war.
Pop. of TX grew more rapidly during the war cause of migrant
3
Which democratic principle is shown with the powers of the gov't being divided into 3 branches?
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Limited Government
4
How was cotton production in Texas affected by the Civil War?
Production increased before the war, but fell sharply after
Production was unaffected by the war
Production steadily increased each decade in the late 1800s
Production declined during the war; increased sharply after
5
Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of people?
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Federalism
6
Which headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War?
The union must be preserved.
Texas welcomes Indians as Citizens
Citizens divided on the Issue of Slavery
We must fight for freedom in Mexico.
7
Which government institution consists of elected officials and provides standards for education
Texas Bar Association
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Comptroller of Public Accounts
State Board of Education
8
Who is being described: General in the Confederate Army; 19th governor of TX; Pres. of TX A&M
John Bell Hood
Thomas Green
Francis Lubbock
Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross
9
Which Texas holiday celebrates the freeing of enslaved African Americans by the U.S. Army?
Veteran's Day
Juneteenth
Thanksgiving Day
Texas Independence Day
10
Which taxes help fund the state and local governments in Texas?
Property and Sales tax
Gasoline and inheritance taxes
Income taxes and import tariffs
Business and poll taxes
11
Which freedom is guaranteed: No man shall b compelled 2 attend or support any place of worship?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
Freedom of religion
12
How did the issue of states' rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?
Seceding states believed only state gov't can protect right.
Seceding states believed the fed. gov't could not raise tax
Seceding states believed the const. prevented local tax
Seceding states believed the fed. gov't should not interfe
13
How does the judicial branch of both the USA and of Texas check the powers of the legislature?
By removing members from Congress
By declaring laws unconstitutional
By proposing bills for Congress
By vetoing legislation
14
Which battle was fought along the Rio Grande River and was the last battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Monett's Ferry
Battle of Galveston
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Palmito Ranch
15
Following the American Civil War former enslaved African Americans in Texas worked as
railroad porters
sharecroppers
ranchers
cowboys
16
In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?
1856
1865
1861
1859
17
Which rights are being guaranteed: right to notification of court proceedings?
Rights of the Press
Rights of crime victims
Rights of equal treatment before the law
Rights of the accused
18
Which level of gov't is responsible for: providing police, fire protection, emergency services?
city government
county government
National government
State government
19
Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union?
They considered slavery vital to the economy.
They disagreed with paying higher federal taxes.
They wanted Abraham Lincoln as president.
They thought the national gov't was influenced by Britain.
20
What was the effect of Sam Houston's refusal to swear this oath?
Sam Houston was made a general in the Union army.
Texas amended the state constitution to eliminate the oath
Sam Houston was removed as governor.
Texas did not secede from the Union
21
Which event led to the increased production of corn and wheat in Texas during the Civil War?
Texas farms began using new fertilizers and pesticides.
A need to feed soldiers increased demand for these products
Enslaved people stopped working on cotton plantations.
Confederate officials sent money to Texas farms to buy land.
22
How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War?
All men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote.
New citizens to the state could now vote sooner.
All people were allowed to vote at the age of 21.
Women were allowed to vote.
