CW Check for understanding

Front

How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?

Back

Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy.

Front

Which Governor was removed from office for refusing to take the Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy?

Back

Sam Houston

Front

Why were so few Civil War battles fought in Texas?

Back

Texas was geographically at the farthest end of the Confederacy.

Front

Why were slaves in TX unable to escape to the Union?

Back

Texas was far from the Union.

Front

Why did the Union want to gain control of TX during the Civil War?

Back

To stop the Confederates from exporting Cotton.

Front

What year did Texas join the Confederacy?

Back

1861

Front

Popular Sovereignty is reflected in the Texas Constitution by: Having the 3 branches of government, Having elections for the government officials (voting), Having a Bill of Rights, Having Federalism

Back

Having elections for the government officials (voting)

Front

To withdraw from a nation or state to be independent

Back

secede

Front

An effort to stop ships from going in or out of a port

Back

blockade

Front

What is the definition of sectionalism?

Back

Concern for regional needs and interests