Civil War Perspectives and Texas Secession

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Which of the following is a reason why Texas legislators voted to secede from the Union in 1861? A. They feared Lincoln would legally abolish slavery in the U.S. B. They wanted to prevent the spread of slavery. C. They wanted to become an independent republic again. D. They needed the protection of the Texas Rangers.

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They feared Lincoln would legally abolish slavery in the U.S.

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Which famous Texan spoke these words and refused to take the oath of loyalty to the Confederate States of America? "If you go to war with the United States, you will never conquer her ... "

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Sam Houston

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How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?

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Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy and feared losing their way of life.

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Which city was a battle site where the Union Navy blockaded Texas ports, but the Confederate army regained control in 1862? A. Sabine Pass, B. Galveston, C. Palmetto Ranch

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Galveston

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In April 1865, the Civil War neared its end as General Robert E. Lee's _______ faced surrender at _______. General Ulysses S. Grant, leading _______, met with Lee in a historic encounter, negotiating generous terms of surrender that signaled the symbolic conclusion of the Civil War.

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Confederate forces, Appomattox Courthouse, Union forces

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Abolishing the institution of slavery is an example of

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the 13th Amendment

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Which answer choice below correctly describes the 14th Amendment? A. granted citizenship to all people born in the U.S. B. abolished the institution of slavery C. gave all males the right to vote regardless of race D. gave all women the right to vote regardless of race

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granted citizenship to all people born in the U.S.

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The 15th Amendment is known as the last of three Civil War amendments. Which answer choice below describes the 15th Amendment? Options: granted citizenship to all people born in the U.S., abolished the institution of slavery, gave all males the right to vote regardless of race, gave all women the right to vote regardless of race

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gave all males the right to vote regardless of race

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How would you classify the following effects of Reconstruction in Texas: 1. Former Confederates were denied the ability to serve in Congress. 2. Landowners rebuilt farms to produce cash crops. 3. Black Codes intensified racial tensions after the Civil War.

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1. Political 2. Economic 3. Social

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What is the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

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provide food, shelter, and medical services