Ch4.L3.p.126-130.Guided Reading

Multiple Choice

~Read the introductory paragraph at the top of the page under the heading, “A Time of War”~

What was the main question about what to do with all the newly aquired territory in the U.S.?

• How to divide them into states.

• Whether to allow slavery in the new territories.

• What to name the territories.

• Who should govern the territories.

Multiple Choice

~Read the introductory paragraph at the top of the page under the heading, “A Time of War”~

What is sectionalism?

• The belief that the country should be divided into sections.

• The belief that the country should be divided by the beliefs each state/territory holds.

• The belief that the needs of one's own region outweigh the needs of the nation as a whole.

• The belief that sections of each state should provide certain resources to the nation as a whole.

Multiple Choice

~Read the introductory paragraph at the top of the page under the heading, “A Time of War”~

What was found in California that inspired people to move there?

• Diamonds

• Oil

• Gold

• Fresh Water

Multiple Choice

~Read the introductory paragraph at the top of the page under the heading, “A Time of War”~

Why was it controversial that California wanted to be a “free state”?

• The Southern states that believe in slavery would have more power in congress.

• The Northern states that want to abolish slavery would have more power in congress.

• The entire country was dedicated to keeping slavery as a vital resource.

• No other states wanted to be "free states".

Multiple Choice

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “The Compromise of 1850” on page 126 and continue reading on page 127 up to the heading “The Civil War” ~

Where did Texas believe its border with New Mexico began?

• The Nueces River

• The Colorado River

• The Rio Grande

• The Pecos River

Multiple Choice

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “The Compromise of 1850” on page 126 and continue reading on page 127 up to the heading “The Civil War” ~

True or False: Texas was willing to go to war with New Mexico (a U.S. territory) to establish the border.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “The Compromise of 1850” on page 126 and continue reading on page 127 up to the heading “The Civil War” ~

Which state did the senator from Kentucky suggest should be admitted as a “free state”?

• New Mexico

• Utah

• Colorado

• California

Multiple Choice

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “The Compromise of 1850” on page 126 and continue reading on page 127 up to the heading “The Civil War” ~

True or False: the compromise allowed the people living in Utah and New Mexico to vote on whether or not to allow slavery.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “The Compromise of 1850” on page 126 and continue reading on page 127 up to the heading “The Civil War” ~

Why was it called the Compromise of 1850?

• The Southern states were forced to agree with the Northern states on slavery.

• The Northern States were forced to agree with the Southern states about slavery.

• Both the Northern and Southern states had to find a middle ground on how to approach the issue of slavery in the U.S.

Multiple Choice

~ Read the section titled, “The Civil War” and look at the map titled “The Compromise of 1850” ~

Which group of states wanted to keep slavery and extend it to the Western territories?

• Northern States

• Southern States

Multiple Choice

~ Read the section titled, “The Civil War” and look at the map titled “The Compromise of 1850” ~

How did the Civil War begin?

• Union Army troops attacked Confederate soldiers at Fort Sumter.

• Confederate Army troops attacked Union soldiers at Fort Sumter.

Multiple Choice

~ Read the section titled, “The Civil War” and look at the map titled “The Compromise of 1850” ~

According to the map, were there more “free states/territories” or more “slave states/territories”?

• There were more "free states/territories."

• There were more "slave states/territories."

Multiple Choice

~ Read the green textbox titled, “Black Slavery in New Mexico” ~

True or False: Slavery was very popular in New Mexico by the 1850s.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

~ Read the green textbox titled, “Black Slavery in New Mexico” ~

What is a “slave code”?

• A code of conduct for how slave owners should treat their slaves.

• A set of laws that defined that slaves were the property of slave owners.

• A code of conduct for how slaves should behave when interacting with their owners.

• A code of that made it illegal for people to own slaves.

Multiple Choice

~ Read the green textbox titled, “Black Slavery in New Mexico” ~

Why were slave owners allowed to take their slaves into free states?

• Slave codes made slavery legal in all states.

• The U.S. Constitution established that the government had to protect the property of every citizen, and slave codes determined that slaves were the legal property of slave owners.

• Slave codes specifically said that slave owners could transport slaves across state lines without consequence.

• Free states agreed that slaves were property.

Multiple Select

~ Read the green textbox titled, “Black Slavery in New Mexico” ~

What activities were black slaves not allowed to do according to NM’s slave code?
(select all that apply)

• Black slaves cannot travel.

• Black slaves cannot testify in court.

• Black slaves cannot carry weapons.

• Black slaves cannot look a white person in the eyes.

Hotspot

~ Read the three paragraphs under the heading, “The Confederate Threat,”

and look at the map titled, “Confederate Territory of Arizona” ~

Choose the spot on the map that shows where slave holding Texans move after the Gadsden purchase?

Multiple Choice

~ Read the three paragraphs under the heading, “The Confederate Threat,”

and look at the map titled, “Confederate Territory of Arizona” ~

True or False: Northern New Mexicans organized a separate territorial government called the Confederate Arizona Territory.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

~ Read the three paragraphs under the heading, “The Confederate Threat,”

and look at the map titled, “Confederate Territory of Arizona” ~

For what reasons did the confederacy want to control the Southwest?

(choose three correct answers)

• Access to gold and sliver deposits in California and Colorado.

• Control trade along the Santa Fe Trail.

• Ports on the Pacific Ocean in California.

• Native Americans could be recruited to fight for the Confederacy.

Multiple Select

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “Union Forts,” the green textbox titled, “Fort Union” ~

What two purposes did forts serve in New Mexico?

• Provide protection from hostile Native American tribes.

• Serve as rest stops for traders and settlers.

• Help govern the territory.

• Build relations with the Native Tribes.

Drag and Drop

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “Union Forts,” the green textbox titled, “Fort Union” ~



In New Mexico, ​

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was the Northern most fort and ​

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was the Southern most fort.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Fort Apache

Fort Knox

Fort Bragg

Fort Union

Fort Fillmore

Multiple Select

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “Union Forts,” the green textbox titled, “Fort Union” ~

Why was Fort Union so valuable to the Union?

(choose three correct answers)

• It was the main military outpost in New Mexico.

• It was the main place to store supplies in New Mexico.

• 250 soldiers were stationed there to protect NM and the Santa Fe Trail.

• All of the Union Army's gold was stored there.

Multiple Choice

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “A Call to Action,” and the two paragraphs under the section titled, “New Mexico’s Civil War Battles” ~

Why were volunteers from Colorado eager to sign up to fight for New Mexico?

• They wanted to stop the Confederate Army from reaching Colorado.

• They thought New Mexicans were weak and needed help to survive.

• They hated slavery.

• They wanted to betray the Union army by secretly helping the Confederates.

Multiple Choice

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “A Call to Action,” and the two paragraphs under the section titled, “New Mexico’s Civil War Battles” ~

Which of the three battles in NM were considered a victory for the Confederacy?

• Battle of Valverde

• Battle of Peralta

• Battle of Glorieta Pass

Multiple Select

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “A Call to Action,” and the two paragraphs under the section titled, “New Mexico’s Civil War Battles” ~

How did the slow movement of the Confederate army affect their plans to take Fort Union?

(select three correct answers)

• The slow pace caused the Confederate army to use too many supplies.

• The slow pace allowed Union soldiers to take or destroy the supplies at Fort Craig.

• The slow pace allowed Union army to move more forces in to NM to defend Fort Union.

• The slow pace caused many Confederate soldiers to get sick from heat exhaustion.

Multiple Choice

~ Read the green textbox titled, “Indian Relations During the War” ~

Which group of Native Americans helped the Union win the Civil War?

• Navajo

• Apache

• Comanche

• Pueblo

Multiple Choice

~ Read the green textbox titled, “Indian Relations During the War” ~

How did President Lincoln thank the tribes?

• He granted the Native Tribes full citizenship in the U.S.

• He gifted tribal leaders with beautiful ebony canes.

• He signed a treaty, guaranteeing the protection of Native American's land and self-determination.

• He paid the tribes a large sum of money.

Multiple Choice

~ Read the two paragraphs under the heading, “Battle of Glorieta Pass” ~

True or False: Confederate forces made it to Fort Union.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

~ Read the two paragraphs under the heading, “Battle of Glorieta Pass” ~

In what landscape did the Battle of Glorieta Pass take place?

• In a river valley.

• On the flat plains.

• On a plateau.

• In a canyon.

Multiple Choice

~ Read the two paragraphs under the heading, “Battle of Glorieta Pass” ~

True or False: It appeared that the Confederate army was winning.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

~ Read the two paragraphs under the heading, “Battle of Glorieta Pass” ~

How did the Union army defeat the Confederate Army?

• They outnumbered the Confederate Army.

• They used the canyon to block the Confederate Army in.

• They snuck up behind the Confederate Army and burned all their supplies.

• They used Native Americans familiar with the landscape to plan secret attacks.

Multiple Choice

~ Read the two paragraphs under the heading, “Battle of Glorieta Pass” ~

Why did the Confederate Army have to return to Texas?

• Mosts of their soldiers were killed in the battle.

• The Union Army was too strong and pushed them back.

• All their supplies had been burned, so they couldn't go on.

• They were commanded to return by the head of the Confederate Army.

Multiple Choice

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “Back to Texas,” the paragraph under the heading, “The New Arizona Territory,” and look at the map titled “New Mexico and Arizona Territory” ~

Why was the Battle of Peralta short?

• The Union Army had few supplies.

• The Confederate Army had few supplies.

• A truce was made in the middle of the battle.

• A storm with heavy rain and tornados swept through the battle.

Multiple Choice

~ Read the paragraph under the heading, “Back to Texas,” the paragraph under the heading, “The New Arizona Territory,” and look at the map titled “New Mexico and Arizona Territory” ~

Why did people living in the new Arizona Territory welcome President Lincoln carving out their own territory?

• They were unhappy with how the war ended.

• They didn't want to be associated with the terrible treatment of Native Americans in NM.

• They had felt ignored by the territorial government in Santa Fe.