The number of cattle in Texas grew substantially during the Civil War because

Union blockades made it hard to move cattle outside of Texas

Which author's work gave support to the Abolitionist movement before the Civil War?

Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin

What caused the government of Texas to collapse following the Civil War?

Governor Murrah and other officials fled to Mexico

Which statement best describes United States economic history during the end of the 1800's?

Industrialization increased at a rapid rate

Why did Texas NOT want a tariff on imported goods?

It increased the cost of imported goods

Which statement best describes African Americans in the South after Reconstruction ended?

They lost political power because of restrictions on voting

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UIL Social Studies: U.S. Civil War & Texas

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1
President Abraham Lincoln's main goal through the Civil War was to...
abolish slavery throughout the nation
end British control of the Western territories
break the South's dependence on cotton
preserve the Union
2
During which Civil War battle, did the Davis Guards defeat Union troops and restore confidence?
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Buena Vista
Battle of San Jacinto
3
The number of cattle in Texas grew substantially during the Civil War because
Shipping the cattle by rail was too expensive
Prices were too low for ranchers to sell their cattle for $
Union blockades made it hard to move cattle outside of Texas
Agricultural techniques had improved
4
Which author's work gave support to the Abolitionist movement before the Civil War?
Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind
Booker T. Washington Up from Slavery
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin
5
What caused the government of Texas to collapse following the Civil War?
Confederate troops took over the Capitol
Governor Murrah and other officials fled to Mexico
Elections were need to replace fallen officials from the war
The government was well-funded
6
Which statement best describes United States economic history during the end of the 1800's?
American industrial technology was hindered by the Civil War
The lack of immigration led to less industrial production
Factories imported most of their raw materials
Industrialization increased at a rapid rate
7
Where was the last land battle of the Civil War?
Montgomery, Alabama
Palmito Ranch, Texas
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Richmond, Virginia
8
Why did Texas NOT want a tariff on imported goods?
It brought additional revenue to the state
It protected its infant industries
It decreased the cost of labor and materials
It increased the cost of imported goods
9
Because of Abraham Lincoln's election as President in 1860, several Southern states called for
the House of Representatives to choose a president
secession from the Union
another vote by the electoral college
a constitutional amendment ending slavery
10
When did the last battle of the Civil War take place?
May 13, 1865
July 1, 1862
September 14, 1863
February 23, 1861
11
Which statement best describes African Americans in the South after Reconstruction ended?
They gained more seats in state legislatures.
They formed political parties, which became strong
They lost political power because of restrictions on voting
They lost interest in politics and government.

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