SJH Reading Comprehension Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas

What were Terry's Texas Rangers known for?

• Infantry tactics

• Skilled horsemanship

• Artillery expertise

• Naval warfare

What was Hood's Texas Brigade known for in the Confederate Army?

• Their fierce fighting and bravery on the battlefield

• Their strategic planning and leadership skills

• Their medical expertise and care for wounded soldiers

• Their diplomatic negotiations with the Union Army

What was John Magruder known for?

• His strategic abilities and leadership on the battlefield. He was the leader at the 2nd Battle of Galveston

• His diplomatic skills

• His medical expertise

• His engineering knowledge

During which era was the state of Texas placed under military district control?

• Colonial era

• Reconstruction era

• Industrial era

• Civil Rights era

How did the efforts to dismantle Jim Crow laws and uphold the rights granted by the Reconstruction amendments contribute to progress and change in Texas?

• Ignoring the rights of minority groups
• Maintaining segregation and discrimination
• Promoting equality and civil rights for all citizens
• Enforcing unequal treatment based on race

What continued to create a challenging environment for African Americans in Texas despite the amendments?

• Discriminatory laws and practices

• Equal opportunities

• Supportive government policies

• Integration and inclusion

The struggle for civil rights and equality persisted, leading to significant social and political movements is known as The ______ ______ movement.

What was the purpose of enacting Black Codes in Southern states?

• To promote the rights and freedom of African Americans

• To restrict the labor and behavior of African Americans

• To provide equal opportunities for African Americans

• To encourage integration and equality

What were the Black Codes and how did they contribute to the Jim Crow era?

• Laws that restricted the rights and freedoms of African Americans, leading to legalized segregation and discrimination in the South

• Regulations that promoted equality and integration among different racial groups

• Policies that aimed to abolish racial discrimination and promote civil rights for all

• Legislation that had no impact on the racial dynamics in the Southern states

What rights did the Radical Republicans seek to protect for newly freed African Americans?

• Property rights

• Voting rights

• Educational rights

• Employment rights