02/04/2021

02/04/2021

Stop and think

Do you ever argue with people over what is right or fair? What kind of issues make you speak out and make your voice heard?

What is a civil war?

Turn to your partner and talk. Remember to stay on a level 1 you do not want someone to steal your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which issue(s) helped lead the United States to a civil war?

• Some states approved of slavery and some did not.

• Northern states wanted federal laws to rule the U.S. while Southern wanted states in

  control.

• Abraham Lincoln was elected president which caused tension with states that wanted

  slavery.

• All of the above.

Stop and think

Why did many people believe that slavery was okay?

Multiple Choice

What year did Texas secede from the U.S. and join the Confederacy?

• 1961

• 1861

• 2001

• 1851

Multiple Choice

How many total states left the U.S. and joined the Confederacy?

• 50

• 21

• 11

• 9

Multiple Choice

Why was Sam Houston kicked out of office as the Texas Governor in 1861?

• He already served enough years as the governor.

• He wanted to wage war on the Union which created fear for Texas citizens

• He did not follow the laws set by the Texas Constitution.

• He did not want Texas to wage war with the Union because he did not believe the South

  could win.

Stop and think

Slaves did not find out until a month after the war ended that they were free.

How would you feel if you had to keep doing something a month after it ended?

Multiple Choice

What date were the enslaved people in Texas finally informed that slavery had ended?

• April 19 th , 1865

• May 12 th , 1865

• June 19 th , 1865

• December 19 th , 1865

Multiple Choice

After the Civil War ended it was time for our country to reunite and repair. This time

period was known as, __________________________?

• Recreating

• Reconstruction

• Renovation

• Rejoicing