Unit 7 Quiz

Following the American Civil War most former enslaved African Americans in Texas began making a living as —

• teachers

• sharecroppers

• actors

• railroad porters

Which battle is being described by the following characteristics: fought along the Rio Grande River, took place after the surrender of the Confederacy, and was the last military conflict associated with the American Civil War?

• Battle of Galveston

• Battle of Sabine Pass

• Battle of Palmito Ranch

• Battle of Monett's Ferry

What do both the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution include?

• a list of the rights guaranteed to citizens

• an explanation for declaring independence

• descriptions of the responsibilities of citizens

• an amendment granting equality for all citizens

Which event led to the increased production of corn and wheat in Texas during the years of the American Civil War?

• Texas farms began using new fertilizers and pesticides.

• Enslaved people stopped working on the cotton plantations.

• A need to feed soldiers increased demand for these products.

• Confederate officials sent money to Texas farmers to buy land.

One way that the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar is that both establish a government divided into —

• Into counties

• Into several states

• 3 branches of government

• Into five slices of pizza

Which level of government is primarily responsible for establishing zoning rules for construction?

• National government

• State government

• County government

• City government

How did communication systems during the Civil War influence Texas?

• Telephones allowed soldiers in the field to communicate with family members back home.

• communication was easy

• Slow communications allowed for continued fighting and delayed the emancipation of enslaved people for weeks after the end of the war

• Photographs of battle scenes published in newspapers led many in Texas to desire an end to the war

What was the date and place of the General Orders, No. 3 announcement regarding the freedom of all slaves in Texas?

• June 19, 1865, Galveston, Texas

  "JUNETEETH"

• July 4, 1865, Houston, Texas

• May 13, 1865, Austin, Texas

• August 1, 1865, Dallas, Texas

Which headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War?

• The Union Must Be Preserved

• Texas Welcomes Indians as Citizens

• We Must Fight for Freedom in Mexico

• Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery

How does the Texas Constitution reflect the democratic principle of popular sovereignty?

• Establishing three branches of government

• Describing the powers of the state agencies

• Guaranteeing the individual rights of citizens

• Providing for the election of government officials