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Texas and the US Civil War
Texas and the US Civil War
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Texas during the Civil War and Reconstruction #Texas #confederacy #Civilwar
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1
How are the Texas and US Constitutions different in regards to the power of the executive
TX Constitution limits the governor more than the president.
The Texas governor has more power than the US President.
2
Texas was not a US state in 1868 because
it was part of Mexico.
it was being punished.
the population of Texas was not large enough.
it was still "unreconstructed"
3
Communication in Texas during the Civil War was
slow and caused fighting to continue after it was over.
swift and allowed soldiers to call home.
4
Which amendment extended suffrage to male citizens in the US
13th
20th
15th
1st
5
The current Texas Constitution dates back to
1861
1950
1876
1776
6
Commander at the Battle of Galveston
John Reagan
John Magruder
Francis Lubbock
Stephen F. Austin
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Which happens first?
Sam Houston removed from office
Civil War begins
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A need to feed soldiers increased a demand for the production of..........
cotton and barley.
corn and wheat
weapons.
Indigo and pine trees.
9
States rights =
raised tariffs
free will
state decisions
national laws
10
A person born or naturalized in the US is a citizen of the US is
Amendment 16
Amendment 1
Amendment 5
Amendment 14
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Powers not delegated to the US are reserved for ___________________.
the states then people.
Texas only.
Mexico.
illegal aliens.
12
Name given to the day slaves were freed in Texas and freedman were eligible to work for wages.
Julyth
Christmas
Juneteenth
Flag Day
13
Sam Houston was removed from office because
claimed the Alamo never happened.
he refused to agree with the US.
wanted to go back to Tennessee.
he refused to swear an oath to the Confederacy.
14
Texas wanted succession to keep ________ because it was vital to the economy of growing cotton.
money
fertile soil
slavery
cattle drives
15
Bill of Rights reflect a commitment to ____________________ rights.
checks and balances
separation of powers
individual rights
republicanism
16
What year was Abraham Lincoln elected President and the Civil War starts?
1803
1995
1861
1865
17
General from Texas at the Seven Days Campaign at fought at Gettysburg.
John Reagan
John Magruder
Francis Lubbock
John Bell Hood
18
Whar battle in the Civil War was fought along the Rio Grande, after Confederacy had surrendered
Battle of Sabine Pas
Battle of Galveston
Ft. Sumnert
Battle of Palmito Ranch
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Which constitutional principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?
checks and balances
Popular soveriegnty
federalism
Separation of powers
