Civil War

How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?

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

• Most Texans did not own slaves so it did ot have an influence.

• Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy

• Most Texans wanted to end the slave trade

All of the following could be considered causes of the civil war EXCEPT

• Tariffs

• Election of 1860

• States rights

• Texas joining the United States

In Texas history, what is the significance of the year 1861?

• The legislature passed a law making fence-cutting a felony

• Hurricane winds destroyed the area surrounding Galveston.

• Charles Goodnight created the first cattle ranch in the Texas Panhandle.

• The Secession Convention decided that Texas should withdraw from the Union.

The Union established blockades in Galveston during the Civil War. What exactly did these blockades do?

• They blocked the ports so the Confederacy could not receive supplies.

• They created pathways so ships could enter easily.

• They allowed Confederate soldiers to board the Union ships.

Who won the battle of Galveston?

• The Union

• The Confederates

During this battle, The Union tried to invade Texas by sending boats into a river that separates Texas and Louisiana.

• The Battle of Galveston

• The Battle of Sabine Pass

• The Battle of Palmito Ranch

During this battle, The Union tried to invade Texas by sending boats into a river that separates Texas and Louisiana.

• The Battle of Galveston

• The Battle of Sabine Pass

• The Battle of Palmito Ranch

This was the very last battle of the Civil War and was fought on the border with Mexico.

• The Battle of Galveston

• The Battle of Sabine Pass

• The Battle of Palmito Ranch

Governor Sam Houston was Governor of Texas right before Texas Seceded. Was he in favor of secession?

• Yes - he was in favor of secession

• No - he was not in favor of secession

What did Sam Houston Do when Texas voted to secede from the Union?

• He resigned as Governor

• He was re-elected to four more years

• He raised an army to fight the Union