Texans, the Civil War, and Reconstruction

Texas seceded from the Union because

• Abraham Lincoln was elected president.

• slavery was ended in the U.S.

• there was a high tax placed on cotton crops.

• the Union invaded the state.

Why did many Texans join the South in the Civil War?

• issue over slavery

• Compromise of 1850

• Dred Scott Decision

• invasion of U.S. troops

Most delegates voted in favor of secession because

• they were tired of paying high taxes.

• they wanted Abraham Lincoln to be president.

• they felt the U.S. gave states too many rights.

• they believed citizens should be allowed to own slaves.

Which headline best describes the era of Texas during the Civil War?

• Preserve the Union

• Welcome Indians as Texas Citizens

• Fight for Freedom Against Mexico

• Issue of Slavery Divides Country

Texas joined the Confederacy in

There were more Union (free states) than Confederate (slave states).

• True

• False

What was Sam Houston's opinion about secession?

• He was against it.

• He was in favor of it.

• He didn't care about it.

Who was removed from the office of governor because he refused to be loyal to the Confederacy?

• Sam Houston

• Abraham Lincoln

• Edward Clark

• William B. Travis

Why were Union leaders wanting to control Galveston?

• It was a busy port.

• It was the capitol of the Confederacy.

• It was a busy railroad center.

• It had a good name.

What battle had the port blocked by Union ships, but the Confederate Army took control?

• Battle of Sabine Pass

• Battle of Palmito Ranch

• Battle of Galveston

• Battle of San Jacinto