Social Studies 2.19.25

Draw

What similarities can you find? Are there any major differences? (Give two for each)

You can use the annotation tools to mark up image as you discuss with partner.

Draw

What similarities can you find? Are there any major differences? (Give two for each)

Use the draw tool to annotate the image for simalarities as you discuss with your partner.

Multiple Choice

Which constitution had the biggest impact on Texas today?

• Coahuila y Tejas (1827)

•  Republic of Texas (1836)

• Radical Reconstruction (1869)
  

• ) Current Texas Constitution (1876)

Multiple Choice

How did voting rights change over time?

• Voting rights stayed the same for all people

• Only landowners were given voting rights in every constitution

• Women always had voting rights in Texas

Draw

1. Read the descriptions of the seven Texas constitutions, noting how each shaped the government and laws. 

2. Identify key changes in government structure, rights, and state policies, such as voting, slavery, and education.

Annotate as you read to identify key changes.

Dropdown

What government principle is found in both the U.S. and Texas Constitution?

Select answer

limited government​ separation of power​

Multiple Select

What is one difference between the Preambles?

• Texas Constitution mentions God

• Texas Constitution is shorter

• Texas constitution mention power of voting

• Texas constitution is longer

Multiple Choice

What is required for the Texas Legislature to override a governor’s veto?

• A simple majority vote in the Texas Senate

• A unanimous vote in both houses

• Approval from the judicial branch

• A two-thirds vote in both the Senate and House of Representatives

Multiple Choice

Who must approve a proposed amendment before it becomes part of the Texas Constitution?

• The voters

• The governor

• The judicial branch

• The voters

Match

Compare and contrast the U.S. and Texas Constitutions by matching the constitution to the section

• President is the head of executive branch

• The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution make the Bill of Rights

• Has over 350 amendments

• Contain Preambles

• Governor is the head of the Executive Branch

U.S. Constitution

U.S. Constitution

Texas Constitution

U.S. and Texas Constitution

Texas Constitution

• U.S. Constitution

• U.S. Constitution

• Texas Constitution

• U.S. and Texas Constitution

• Texas Constitution

Multiple Select

Which battles took place in Texas?

• Galveston

• Sabine Pass

• Gettysburg

• Palmito Ranch

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the Battle of Sabine Pass?

• Union forces successfully captured the pass and moved into Texas

• confederate forces successfully defended the pass, preventing a Union invasion

• The battle ended in a draw, with both sides withdrawing

• Texas was forced to surrender to Union forces