How did states rights cause the civil war?

Seceding states wanted limited government

What is the definition of Martial Law?

the imposition of laws by a military authority

What is the definition of Emancipation?

The act of giving someone freedom

Why did the Union attempt to capture Sabine Pass?

So that they could attack the interior of Texas

What is a sharecropper?

A tenant farmer who receives a portion of the crop

How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights?

All men, regardless of race, could vote

What is sectionalism?

Concern for regional needs and interests

Which of the following is in the US Constitution and the Texas Constitution?

A list of rights guaranteed to citizens

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1
What institution has elected officials and gives standards and policies for education in TX?
Comptroller of Public Accounts
State Board of Education
Texas Bar Association
Texas Education Agency
2
In a case of Texas v. Board of Education, what court would the case go to?
Supreme Court
Appeals Court
Basketball Court
Criminal Court
3
How did states rights cause the civil war?
Seceding states wanted limited government
Seceding state though the constitution stopped local taxs
Seceding states wanted bigger government
States' rights did not cause the civil war
4
What is the definition of Martial Law?
the imposition of laws by a military authority
independent power given to the people
concern for regional needs and interests
the act of giving someone freedom
5
What kind of taxes fund state and local governments in TX?
Gasoline and Inheritance
Business and Poll
Property and Sales
Income Taxes and Import Tariffs
6
What was the effect of Sam Houston refusing to support the confederacy?
He was killed
He was removed as governer
Texas amended the constitution to eliminate the oath.
He was made into a Union general
7
How old do you have to be to join the TX House of Representatives?
21
26
36
30
8
Which Texas holiday celebrates an announcement by the US army
Veteran's Day
Christmas
Thanksgiving Day
Juneteenth
9
What is the definition of Emancipation?
Concern for regional needs and interests
The act of giving someone freedom
A type of taco
Independent power given to the people
10
Who is the head of the executive area of local government?
President
Congress
Supreme Court
Governor
11
What does it mean to secede?
A tenant farmer who receives a portion of the crop
The act of giving someone freedom
When you plant a seed and it grows into two trees
To withdraw
12
True or False: If you think you are innocent you can deny a martial order.
True
False
13
What Confederate general commanded forces at Galveston?
Thomas Green
John Reagan
John Bell Hood
John Magruder
14
How old do you have to be to join the TX Senate?
30
26
21
36
15
Why did the Union attempt to capture Sabine Pass?
So that they could attack the interior of Texas
To Break the blockade
Because the union could then ship cotton to Europe
Because they could shut down the ports
16
What is a sharecropper?
The act of giving someone freedom
Someone who thinks sharing is caring
A tenant farmer who receives a portion of the crop
Blocking off an area to keep supplies from getting in or out
17
How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights?
It was easier to register to vote
All people could vote at age 21
Women were allowed to vote
All men, regardless of race, could vote
18
In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?
1856
1865
1859
1861
19
How many total terms can a governor serve throughout their lifetime?
2
Unlimited
4
8
20
Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the City government?
Provide police and fire protection
Establish Zoning laws
Construct sewer and water lines
Convict criminals
21
Who was the 19th governor of Texas and a President of Texas A&M University?
Thomas Green
Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross
John Bell Hood
Francis Lubbock
22
What was the last land battle of the civil war?
Battle of Galveston
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Brownsville
Battle of Palmito Ranch
23
Which of the following is guaranteed by Section 6 of the Texas Constitution?
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
24
What is sectionalism?
Concern for national needs and interests
A sectional
Blocking off an area
Concern for regional needs and interests
25
After the Civil War, enslaved African Americans began working as...
Sharecroppers
Ranchers
Cowboys
Railroad Porters
26
What democratic principle in the TX Constitution reflects the will of the people?
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Federlism
Separation of Powers
27
In a case of petty theft, what court would the case go to?
Food Court
Criminal Court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
28
Which of the following is in the US Constitution and the Texas Constitution?
A list of rights guaranteed to citizens
An explanation for declaring independence
Descriptions of the responsibilities of each citizens
An Amendment granting equality for all citizens

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