Granted African American men the right to vote

Why did Texas and other southern states want to protect the institution of slavery?

Because their economy was dependent on cotton

What caused Texas to secede from the Union in 1861?

The election of Abraham Lincoln

What was the main goal of Reconstruction?

To restore the South to the Union as quickly as possible

Why did the South want to keep slavery?

Their economy was based on cotton production and they relied on slave labor

Granted citizenship to African Americans

How did the Emancipation Proclamation effect Texas and other Confederate states?

It freed the slaves living in Confederate states

Why did many southerners oppose high tariffs?

They felt the tariff (taxes) were unfair

What was the result of the Battle of Sabine Pass?

Prevented Texas from being invaded by the Union

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1
Sam Houston strongly opposed Texas secession and wanted to remain a part of the Union.
True
False
2
What issue did Northern Republicans opposed to during the 1850's
Factories
Tariffs
Growth of cities
Slavery
3
15th Amendment
Granted French citizenship
Granted African American men the right to vote
Abolished slavery
4
How did Texas contribute to the Confederate States during the Civil War?
Producing medical equipment
Manufacturing weapons
Texas did not play a role
Providing cattle to feed troops
5
What was the FINAL battle of the Civil War?
Palmito Ranch
Bunker Hill
Sabine Pass
6
Why did Texas and other southern states want to protect the institution of slavery?
Slavery was not allowed in the South
To keep tariffs low
Because their economy was dependent on cotton
The North was making too money
7
Where did the majority of slave owners live in Texas?
South east Texas
Panhandle
West Texas
8
How did the Texas Constitution grant African Americans rights?
By adding the 13th Amendment
Allowing the state to create their own laws to best fit the need of Texans
By allowing creating a federal tax system
9
What caused Texas to secede from the Union in 1861?
Lack of representation in British Parliament
Heavy taxes and lack of support from Spain
The election of Abraham Lincoln
The dictatorship of Santa Anna 1836
10
What was the main goal of Reconstruction?
To continue the fighting between the North and the South
To restore the South to the Union as quickly as possible
To add France to the United States as an ally
11
Why did the South want to keep slavery?
Their economy was based on cotton production and they relied on slave labor
Their economy was based on manufacturing goods and they needed it
They believed it was wrong
12
What role did women play during the Civil War?
Leaving home and moving
Taking care of the home front
Destroying farms
Developing new technology
13
What led to the expansion of slavery in Texas?
More railroads and canals
Growth of urban cities
High demand for lumber
Large cotton plantations
14
13th Amendment
Abolished slavery
Granted citizenship
Granted voting rights to men and women
15
True or False: Lincoln created the Emancipation Proclamation.
False
True
16
14th Amendment
Abolished slavery
Granted voting rights for women
Granted citizenship to African Americans
17
How did the Emancipation Proclamation effect Texas and other Confederate states?
It declared that the Civil War was over
It required men to fight for the Union
It freed the slaves living in Confederate states
18
Why did many southerners oppose high tariffs?
They wanted to increase profit
They felt the tariff (taxes) were unfair
It would cost more to import goods
There was no impact
19
What was the result of the Battle of Sabine Pass?
It split the Confederacy in half.
It was the final battle
Main cause of the Civil War
Prevented Texas from being invaded by the Union
20
What issue did Southern Democrats support during the 1850's?
Free trade
Tariffs
Access to canals
Slavery

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