Texas Joins the Confederacy

Texas in the American Civil War

By Albert Villegas

Many people in Texas supported joining the Confederacy, but there were some who didn't.

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Texas: Should we stay or go?

Multiple Choice

Sam Houston was Governor of Texas during this time, what did he support?

• Secede from the Union.

• Stay with the Union or become a Republic

• Secede from Mexico.

• Stay with the Union or join Mexico

Open Ended

Since Sam Houston refused to pledge allegiance to the Confederacy he was forcibly removed from office. How do you believe he felt when it was removed?

There would be 3 battle in Texas

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​Battle of Sabine Pass

Battle of Galveston

Battle of Palmito Ranch​

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The Union would try to choke out the Confederate's ports from trading.

Texas was still able to trade with Mexico and Great Britian.​

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Scotts Great Snake

Multiple Choice

Which one of these battles would be the last one to take place?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Galveston

• Battle of Sabine Pass

• Battle of Palmtio Ranch

After the war many of the Confederate officers would leave their post and take anything with them.

If they were caught by the Union soldiers they would be placed in jail.

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​Texas after the Civil War