Texas and the Civil War + Reconstruction

1 reason why Texas legislators voted to secede from the Union in 1861?

• They wanted to prevent the spread of slavery

• They needed the protection of the Texas Navy

• They wanted to be a republic

• They believed the states had the right to nullify federal laws

Answer explanation

Texas believed more in States' Rights rather than Federal or U.S. laws. Texas Constitution vs U.S. Constitution. States know what is best for them.

How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?

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

• Most Texans believed that slavery was extremely important to their economy

• Most Texans believed sharecropping was a better solution to slavery.

During Reconstruction, the Texas government was forced to write a new constitution. What changed in the Texas Constitution?

• Freedmen and their families were granted full equality.

• Freedmen were given the right to vote.

• Former slaves were granted a small amount of land to farm.

• Civil Rights were enforced through the Freedmen's Bureau.

Freedmen's Bureau is created.

Southern states pass Black Codes.

Texas Constitution of 1866 is adopted.

Which time period is the BEST title for the above.

• Effects of the Republic of Texas

• Effects of the removal of Sam Houston

• Effects of Texas Reconstruction

• Effects of Texas Secession from Union

This was just one reason why Texas seceded from the Union?

• the election of President Lincoln

• the end of sharecropping

• the invasion of Mexican troops

• Andrew Jackson becomes president after the assassination of Lincoln

Which statement below explains why Texas joined the Confederacy?

• The tariff on cotton was too low.

• Most Texans believed that States' Rights was wrong.

• Most Texans just wanted to become a republic again.

• Most Texans thought the economy of Texas would be crippled if slavery were to end.

Draw a circle around the Sabine Pass where Union forces withdrew due to a Confederate victory over Union ships in 1863.

Name 3 battles fought in Texas and the order in which they were fought?

PICK 3 from the following choices: Gettysburg, Atlanta, Galveston, Vicksburg, Palmito Ranch, Bull Run, Sabine Pass, Nashville, Fort Sumpter, New Orleans, Dallas

Why did the Civil War continue in Texas, even after the war had ended?

• News travels slow.

• Leaders in Texas did not read the newspaper.

• The Texas government did not want to give up the fight.

• Sam Houston would not allow his troops to surrender.

All of the bellow answers for the Battle of Palmito Ranch are correct EXCEPT?

• stopped in mid battle by agreement of both sides

• last Civil War military conflict in Texas

• fought after the Civil War had ended

• fought along the Rio Grande River