Unit 8 Civil War and Reconstruction

Question 1

The Constitution of 1876 reflected which democratic principle?

Accepted Answer

separation of powers

Question 2

Which Cash Crop declined in sales during the years of the Civil War 1861-1865?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Property and sales taxes

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

popular sovereignty

Question 5

What led to the Landslide decision of delegates to vote for Texas secession in 1861?

Accepted Answer

They were all plantation slave owners

Question 6

Which Newspaper headline BEST describes the era of Texas during the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery

Question 7

How would you describe the region of Texas where most of the Civil War Battles were fought?

Accepted Answer

The Coastal Plains

Question 8

In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?

Accepted Answer

1861

Question 9

The Texas Constitution of 1876 expanded voting rights to...

Accepted Answer

All men, regardless of race and color were allowed to vote

Question 10

How did the communication systems during the Civil War influence Texas?

Accepted Answer

Slow communication fighting and delaying of enslaved freedom

Question 11

Which was the first state that seceded the Union in 1860?

Accepted Answer

South Carolina

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

State Board of Education

Question 13

How do both the Texas Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court check the power of legislature?

Accepted Answer

They declare a law unconstitutional

Question 14

How much will I study for my test to score an A or B ?

Accepted Answer

2 hours in intervals or more.

Question 15

As a Texas citizen I have the right to notification of court proceedings under the state Contit

Accepted Answer

Rights of Crime Victims

Question 16

How did the issue of States' rights contribute to the outbreak of the civil war?

Accepted Answer

Seceding states believed govt. couldn't meddle in st. decisi

Question 17

I was the President of Texas A&M University. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Lawrence Sullivan " Sul" Ross

Question 18

Who Establishes Zoning Rules for construction

Accepted Answer

City government

Question 19

Which Confederate general commanded the forces that were victorious in capturing the Harriet La

Accepted Answer

John B. McGruder

Question 20

The 15th. amendment gave ______________________ the right to vote.

Accepted Answer

all black males

Question 21

What holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in Texas under the title " General OrderNo.3

Accepted Answer

Juneteenth

Question 22

I am the 19th Governor of Texas

Accepted Answer

Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross

Question 23

Why did delegates at the Secession Convention favor Texas leaving?

Accepted Answer

The considered slavery viltal to the economy

Question 24

Which battle was fought along the Rio Grande River after the surrender of the Confederacy?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Palmito Ranch

Question 25

Texas citizens have the right to confer with a representative of the prosecutor's office.

Accepted Answer

Rights of Crime Victims

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Sam Houston was removed as governor of Texas

Question 27

This amendment emancipated the slaves

Accepted Answer

13th. Amendment

Unit 8 Civil War and Reconstruction

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