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

They considered slavery vital to the economy.

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

All men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote.

Which headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War?

Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery

How did seceding states think the issue of states' rights added to the start of the Civil War?

thought federal gov't shouldn't mess in state decisions

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

It declined during the war but increased sharply after.

How does the judicial branch of both the U.S. and of Texas check the powers of the legislature?

By declaring laws unconstitutional

How did the Civil War affect population growth in Texas?

It slowed during the war, but grew rapidly after the war.

How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?

New borders were established for Texas.

How did communication systems during the Civil War influence Texas?

Slow communication allowed for continued fighting and delays

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

Sam Houston was removed as governor.

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1
Which level of government has the primary responsibility for these activities?
City Government
National Government
County Government
State Government
2
Who is being described?
Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross
Thomas Green
John Bell Hood
Francis Lubbock
3
Which battle is being described?
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Battle of Monett's Ferry
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Galveston
4
Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Federalism
5
Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union?
They wanted Abraham Lincoln as president.
They thought the national gov't. was influenced by Britain.
They disagreed with paying high federal taxes.
They considered slavery vital to the economy.
6
How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War?
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.
All men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote.
7
Which Texas holiday celebrates this announcement by the U.S. Army?
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Texas Independence Day
Juneteenth
8
Which freedom is guaranteed by this section of the Texas Constitution?
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
9
Which headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War?
We Must Fight for Freedom in Mexico
Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery
The Union Must Be Preserved
Texas Welcomes Indians as Citizens
10
How did seceding states think the issue of states' rights added to the start of the Civil War?
thought the federal gov't. couldn't raise tariffs
thought federal gov't shouldn't mess in state decisions
thought U.S. Constitution kept states from establishing tax
thought only state gov'ts protect the rights of citizens
11
How was cotton production in Texas affected by the Civil War?
It steadily increased each decade in the late 1800s.
It increased before the war, but fell sharply after the war.
It declined during the war but increased sharply after.
Production was unaffected by the war.
12
Which Confederate general commanded the forces that were victorious in this attack?
John Bell Hood
John B. Magruder
John Reagan
Thomas Green
13
How does the judicial branch of both the U.S. and of Texas check the powers of the legislature?
By proposing bills for Congress
By removing members from Congress
By vetoing legislation
By declaring laws unconstitutional
14
How did the Civil War affect population growth in Texas?
It slowed during the war, but grew rapidly after the war.
Population growth was unaffected by the war.
It declined during the war and took years to recover.
It grew faster during the war as people moved from the east.
15
In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?
1865
1861
1859
1856
16
Which democratic principle is reflected in this section of the Constitution of 1876?
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Republicanism
Limited Government
17
How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?
The practice of enslaving people was expanded.
Many U.S. southerners moved to Texas.
Texas was admitted to the United States union.
New borders were established for Texas.
18
How did communication systems during the Civil War influence Texas?
Slow communication allowed for continued fighting and delays
Photos of battle scenes in papers led people to end the war.
Phones allowed soldiers to communicate with family.
Telegraph connections helped Confederate forces in Texas.
19
What was the effect of Sam Houston's refusal to swear this oath?
Sam Houston was removed as governor.
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.

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