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Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas
Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas
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What was an effect of reconstruction in Texas?
developing an oil-based economy
writing a new constitution
increasing cotton production
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Thomas Greene, John Bell Hood, and John Magruder were all
Military Officers of the Confederacy
Union Officers from Texas
Senators from Texas
Governors of Texas
3
How did Texas economy change just AFTER the Civil War?
It was destroyed because it depended on slavery.
It was improved because of increased cotton production.
It became petroleum-based.
It became sharecropping-based.
4
Which dates include the Civil War and Reconstruction era?
1861-1877
1850-1870
1865-1877
1861-1880
5
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
New citizens to the state could now vote sooner.
women were allowed to vote
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What lifestyle changed for American Indian tribes after the Civil War?
Tribes were removed to reservations.
Tribes switch to farming.
Many tribes moved westward to find buffalo.
Many tribes experienced drought and famine.
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All are true of the Battle of Palmito Ranch except:
fought along the Rio Grande River
stopped in mid battle by agreement of both sides
last military conflict of the Civil War
fought after the surrender of the Confederacy to the North
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The right of the people to decide about issues by voting is refereed to as
unlimited government
federalism
reserved power
popular sovereignty
9
In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?
1856
1859
1861
1865
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How were African Americans affected by the new Texas constitution?
African-American men were given the right to vote.
They were granted social and economic equality.
They were given small land grants.
Their civil rights were enforced.
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How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?
Most Texans believed slavery was wrong.
Most Texans wanted to end the slave trade.
Most Texans believed slavery was vital to the economy.
Most Texans owned slaves and would lose money.
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What was the effect of Sam Houston's refusal to swear an oath to the Confederacy?
Texas amended the state constitution to eliminate the oath.
Sam Houston was made a general in the Union army.
Texas did not secede from the Union.
Sam Houston was removed as governor.
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Which Texas Holiday celebrates emancipation?
Texas Independence Day
Veteran's Day
Juneteenth
Thanksgiving Day
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The Freedmen's Bureau was extended to Texas in order to...
settle immigrants
control inflation
educate former slaves
introduce new crops
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What was the name given to the African-American soldiers who protected the frontier?
western soldiers
cattle soldiers
camel soldiers
buffalo soldiers
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How does the Texas Constitution BEST reflect the principles of limited government?
It places more power in the office of governor
It describes how the government may pass a law
Allows Texas to negotiate treaties
It allows citizens to vote for government officials
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How did states' rights contribute to the Civil War?
The US Constitution prevented states from local taxation.
Federal government shouldn't intervene in state decisions.
States believed federal government could not raise tariffs.
Only state governments can protect individual rights.
