Unit 7 CIvil War and Reconstruction Review

Question 1

How do both the Texas Supreme Court and the US Supreme Court check power of the legislature?

Accepted Answer

They both can declare a law unconstitutional

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

They considered slavery vital to the economy.

Question 3

Battle fought along Rio Grande, after surrender of the Confederacy, no military conflicts after

Accepted Answer

Battle of Palmito Ranch

Question 4

How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

All men, regardless of race, could vote.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

popular sovereignty

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

it declined during the war, but increased sharply after.

Question 7

Which Confederate general commanded the forces that won at Galveston in 1863?

Accepted Answer

John B. Magruder

Question 8

Confederate General, 19th Governor of Texas, President of Texas A & M: Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross

Question 9

Which rights are guaranteed by Article I, Section 30B of the Constitution of Texas?

Accepted Answer

rights of crime victims

Question 10

How did the Civil War affect population growth in Texas?

Accepted Answer

It slowed during war, but increased rapidly after.

Question 11

Which Texas holiday celebrates the freeing of all slaves?

Accepted Answer

Juneteenth

Question 12

1-Adopted Constitution, Readmitted to Union, Houston removed as Governor, Civil War fought

Accepted Answer

3,4,2,1

Question 13

In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?

Accepted Answer

1861

Question 14

Which taxes hep fund the state and local governments of Texas?

Accepted Answer

property and sales taxes

Question 15

What was ffect of Sam Houston's refusal to swear to Oath of Allegiance of Texas Constitution?

Accepted Answer

He was removed from office as governor.

Question 16

How was Texas affected by communication issues or developments during the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

slow communication allowed for fighting and slavery to stay.

Question 17

Which level of government provides police and fire and emergency services?

Accepted Answer

city government

Question 18

Which freedom is guaranteed: no man has to attend or upport any place of worship against will

Accepted Answer

freedom of worship

Question 19

Which headline best describes the Civil War era?

Accepted Answer

Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery

Question 20

How did states' rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War? Seceding states believed..

Accepted Answer

the fed govt shouldn't interfere in state decisions

Question 21

Which government institution has elected officials and provides standards for education?

Accepted Answer

State Board of Education

Question 22

Which democratic principle is relfected in Article II, Section I of the Texas Constitution?

Accepted Answer

separation of powers

Questions 22