Civil War and Reconstruction Quiz

What were two reasons Texas legislators voted to secede from the Union in 1861?

• They feared Lincoln would abolish slavery in the U.S.

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

• They wanted to expand their territory

• They wanted to form a new country

What is the difference between an abolitionist and a secessionist?

• Abolitionist - States should have the right to nullify federal laws.

• Secessionist - States should exercise their right to separate from a country if the federal government attempts to outlaw slavery

• Abolitionist - Slavery should be abolished in the U.S. because it went against the founding principles.

• Secessionist - Slavery should be expanded to new territories.

Why is 1861 important in Texas and U.S. history?

• It is the year the Civil War began

• It is the year the Reconstruction era began

• It is the year Texas became an independent country

• It is the year the Emancipation Proclamation was signed

Complete the table with the correct characteristics of each region.

• South - Plantations, States Rights

• North - Factories and Trade, Strong central government

• West - Mining and agriculture, Popular Sovereignty

• North - Plantations, States Rights

• South - Factories and Trade, Strong central government

Describe each of the three important battles in Texas.

• Battle of Galveston - The Union Navy blockaded Texas ports, but the Confederate army surrendered

• Battle of Sabine Pass - The soldiers at Fort Griffins sat at the mouth of the Sabine River near the Gulf of Mexico to prevent the Union boats from taking Houston

• Battle of Sabine Pass - The soldiers at Fort Griffins sat at the mouth of the Sabine River near the Gulf of Mexico to prevent the Union boats from taking Dallas

• Battle of Palmito Ranch - Took place after the war ended because word passed too slowly to let them know the war was officially over.

• Battle of Galveston - The Union Navy blockaded Texas ports, but the Confederate army took back control ending the battle