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Civil War and Reconstruction
Civil War and Reconstruction
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1
Which taxes help fund the state and local governments in Texas?
business and poll taxes
gasoline and inheritance taxes
income taxes and import tariffs
property and sales taxes
2
Which Confederate general commanded the forces that were victorious in the Battle of Galveston?
Thomas Green
John Bell Hood
John Reagan
John B Magruder
3
Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union?
They disagreed with paying high federal taxes.
They wanted Abraham Lincoln as president.
They thought the national government was influenced by Britain.
They considered slavery vital to the economy.
4
What was the effect of Sam Houston's refusal to swear the oath to uphold the Confederacy?
Texas amended the state constitution to eliminate the oath.
Texas did not secede from the Union.
Sam Houston was removed as governor.
Sam Houston was made a general in the Union Army.
5
Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?
separation of powers
popular sovereignty
federalism
checks and balances
6
How did communication systems during the Civil War influence Texas?
Slow communications allowfor continued fighting and delay in freeing slaves
New telegraph connections helped Confederate forces anticipate Union moves.
Photographs of battle scenes led many in Texas to desire an end to the war.
Telephones allowed soldiers in the field to communicate with family members
7
Which Texas holiday established in 1865 celebrates the announcement that all slaves are free?
Veterans's Day
Juneteenth
Thanksgiving Day
Texas Independence Day
8
Which battle was fought along the Rio Grande River, took place after the war ended, and was the last battle of Civil War
Battle of Galveston
Battle of Monett's Ferry
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle fo Palmito Ranch
9
Who was a general in the Confederate Army, the nineteenth governor of Texas, and was President of Texas A & M?
Francis Lubbock
John Bell Hood
Thomas Green
Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross
10
Which event happened first?
Sam Houston removed as governor.
Texas Constitution adopted.
American Civil War fought.
Texas readmitted to the Union.
11
Which level of government provides police, sewer and water lines, zoning for construction, and fire protection?
county government
state government
national government
city government
12
Which headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War?
We Must Fight for Freedom in Mexico
The Union Must Be Preserved
Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery
Texas Welcomes Indians as Citizens
13
Which rights include the right to be present all all public court proceedings and to have information about the criminal
Right of the press
Rights of equal treatment before the law
Rights of crime victims
Right of the accused
14
In the Constitution of 1876, it divides the government into legislative, executive, and judicial. This principle is
republicanism
federalism
separation of powers
limited government
15
Which government institution consists of elected officials and provides standards and policies for education in Texas?
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Bar Association
State Board of Education
Texas Education Agency
16
In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?
1865
1859
1861
1856
17
Which event happened last?
American Civil War fought.
Sam Houston removed as governor.
Texas Constitution adopted.
Texas readmitted to the Union.
18
Following the American Civil War most former enslaved African Americans in Texas began making a living as
sharecroppers
cowboys
ranchers
railroad porters
19
Which freedom states that man shall not be compelled to attend, erect or support any place of worship?
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
20
Which event led to the increased production of corn and wheat in Texas during the years of the American Civil War?
A need to feed soldiers increased demand for these products.
Texas farms began using neqw fertilizers and pesticides.
Enslaved people stopped working on the cotton plantations.
Confederate officials sent money to Texas farmers to buy land.
21
How did the issue of states' rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?
Seceding states believed the federal government should not raise tarriffs.
Seceding states believed U.S. Constitution prevented states from taxing.
States believe the federal government shouldn't intervene in state decision
Seceding states believed only state governments protect individual rights.
22
How was cotton production in Texas affected by the Civil War?
Production increased before the war, but fell in the decades postwar.
Production was unaffected by the war.
Production steadily increased each decade in the late 1800's.
Production declined during the war, but increased after the war.
23
How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War?
All men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote.
All people were allowed to vote at the age of 21.
Women were allowed to vote.
New citizens to the state could now vote sooner.
