Unit 8: Texas in the Civil War

Question 1

Which government institution consists of elected officials and provides standards for education

Accepted Answer

State Board of Education

Question 2

Which headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery

Question 3

Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union?

Accepted Answer

They considered slavery vital to the economy.

Question 4

Which battle was fought along the Rio Grande River and was the last battle of the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Palmito Ranch

Question 5

How did the issue of state's rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The Federal gov. shouldn't intervene in state decisions.

Question 6

Which taxes help fund the state and local governments in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Property and sales taxes

Question 7

Which event led 2 the increase production of corn and wheat n TX during the American Civil War?

Accepted Answer

A need to feed soldiers increased demand for these products.

Question 8

What was the effect of Sam Houston's refusal to swear to this oath?

Accepted Answer

Sam Houston was removed as governor.

Question 9

Which Texas holiday celebrates the freeing of the slaves announced by the U.S. Army?

Accepted Answer

Juneteenth

Question 10

Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?

Accepted Answer

Popular Sovereignty

Question 11

How does the judicial branch of both the United States and TX check the powers of legislature?

Accepted Answer

By declaring laws unconstitutional

Question 12

Which level of government takes care of: providing police and fire protection, medical services

Accepted Answer

City government

Question 13

Who is: General n the Confederate Army, 19th Governor of TX, and President of TX A&M University

Accepted Answer

Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross

Question 14

How was cotton production in Texas affected by the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Production declined during the war, but incr. sharply after

Question 15

How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in TX during the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

All men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote.

Question 16

Which democratic principle is reflected: powers of the gov. shall be divided into 3 departments

Accepted Answer

Separation of Powers

Question 17

Right to notification of court proceedings, right to be present at all public court proceedings

Accepted Answer

Rights of crime victims

Question 18

In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?

Accepted Answer

1861

Question 19

Following the American Civil War most former slaves in Texas began making a living as-

Accepted Answer

sharecroppers

Question 20

No man shall be compelled to attend, erect or support any place of worship. Article I, Section6

Accepted Answer

Freedom of Religion

Question 21

Which Confederate general commanded the forces that were victorious in the Battle of Galveston?

Accepted Answer

John B. Magruder

Question 22

How did communications systems during the Civil War influence Texas?

Accepted Answer

Slow communication allowed for continued fighting

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