YISD MS SS Grade7 Civil War and Government 20-21

What role did slavery play in Texas' decision to enter the Civil War, and join the Confederacy?

• Most Texans believed slavery was wrong and wanted to end it

• Most Texans wanted to end the slave trade

• Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy

Which Texas Governor was removed from office for refusing to take the Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• John Bell Hood

Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in FAVOR of having Texas secede from the Union and join the Confederacy?

• They believed citizens should be allowed to own slaves.

• They wanted Abraham Lincoln to be president.

• They felt the United States gave states too many rights.

The data shown in the graphs best support the conclusion that the North -

• lagged behind the South in bank deposits.

• was better prepared economically to fight the Civil War.

• lacked several important resources to fight the war.

- Black Codes are created

- Texas Constitution of 1866 is adopted

- Freedman's Bureau is created

The information describes the effects of ________ on Texas.

• Reconstruction

• Secession

• Civil War

Which is a Reconstruction Era organization created to educate former slaves?

• Black Codes

• Freedman's Bureau

• Poll Taxes

What was the Texas government required to include in the Texas Constitution of 1869 that was different from the Texas Constitution of 1866?

• African American men were given the right to vote

• Former slaves were given 40 acres and a mule

• Black Codes were outlawed in all Texas counties

Which is a true statement about "separation of powers?"

• It is only in the U.S. Constitution

• It is in the U.S. and the Texas Constitution

• It is only in the Texas Constitution

- Power is inherent in the people

- Governments exist to benefit the people

- Free governments are founded on consent of the people

Which principal of government is being described?

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

Which principle of government refers to people voting on representatives?

• Liberty of the People

• Representative Government

• Checks and Balances