Why was Galveston important to the Civil War?

Many supplies moved through there

Which of the following is an example of separation of powers?

The Three Branches of Government

Which of these is a social effect of the Emancipation Proclamation?

The Freedmen's Bureau and the Black Codes were created

The purpose of a Bill of Rights is to...

Protect the rights of individuals

How did a dependence on cotton influence Texans' decision to secede from the Union?

Cotton farms needed slave labor

What was the main factor that caused Texas to be dependent on slavery prior to the Civil War?

Large cotton farms in need of labor

What is the defining characteristic of a republic?

Citizens vote on representatives to do government

Which of the following is an example of limited government?

The President has to obey the law

Why did most Texans favor joining the Confederacy?

Texas' economy was dependent on slavery

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Unit 7 - Civil War and Reconstruction

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1
What did the 14th Amendment do?
Made former slaves citizens
Allowed former slaves to hold public office
Freed the slaves
Gave all men the right to vote
2
What did the 15th Amendment do?
Allowed former slaves to serve on juries
Freed the slaves
Allowed former slaves to hold public office
Gave all men the right to vote
3
Which of these is NOT a level of government in Texas?
State
Municipal
Federal
County
4
Why was Galveston important to the Civil War?
It was the capital of Texas
It was far from the coast and hard to reach
It was on the Nueces River
Many supplies moved through there
5
Which of the following is an example of separation of powers?
Election of representatives
The Three Branches of Government
The Supreme Court writes laws
The President can do what he wants
6
Which of these is a social effect of the Emancipation Proclamation?
The Freedmen's Bureau and the Black Codes were created
It helped fund the rebuilding of the Confederacy
Sam Houston was removed as governor
More states seceded from the Union
7
The purpose of a Bill of Rights is to...
Provide checks and balances
Describe the structure of the government
Describe the function of the government
Protect the rights of individuals
8
Which of these battles happened after the end of the Civil War?
The Battle of Palmito Ranch
The Battle of Galveston
The Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Gettysburg
9
How did a dependence on cotton influence Texans' decision to secede from the Union?
The north wouldn't buy cotton produced by slaves
Cotton farms needed slave labor
Slaves were needed to work on cotton ships
Slaves bought a lot of new clothes
10
What was the main factor that caused Texas to be dependent on slavery prior to the Civil War?
A need for new roads
Large cotton farms in need of labor
A firm belief that people of African descent were savages
A large fleet of ships in need of sailors
11
What is the defining characteristic of a republic?
The President represents the country to the world
Citizens vote on representatives to do government
Citizens vote directly on every law
The King has absolute power
12
What did the 13th Amendment do?
Freed the slaves
Allowed former slaves to serve on juries
Gave former slaves the right to vote
Allowed former slaves to hold public office
13
Who is the head of the Executive Branch in Texas?
The Governor
The Senators
The President
The Chief Justice
14
Which part of Texas had the most strategic importance during the Civil War?
Mountains and Basins
Panhandle
Gulf coast
Great Plains
15
Why is the year 1865 significant to Texas History?
The Civil War Ended
Texas joined the US
The Civil War Began
The Texas Revolution Ended
16
Which of the following is an example of limited government?
The President has to obey the law
A strong Judicial branch
Kings can create any tax
People are free to do what they want
17
Why did most Texans favor joining the Confederacy?
They believed slavery was wrong
Texas' economy was dependent on slavery
They wanted to abolish slavery
They supported high taxes to protect industry
18
Which of these was NOT a Civil War battle that took place in Texas?
The Battle of Palmito Ranch
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Sabine Pass
The Battle of Galveston
19
What is the primary way that the government makes money?
War
Taxes
Theft
Trade
20
What does popular sovereignty mean
Power to the President
Power to the Pizzas
Power to the Pandas
Power to the People

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