(M): Civil War and Texas Review

Determine whether the descriptions apply to 1845 or 1861.

Groups:

(a) 1845

,

(b) 1861

• The Civil War began following the Battle of Fort Sumter.

• Texas was annexed by the United States.

• Texas seceded from the United States.

Determine whether the statements apply to the North or South.

Groups:

(a) North

,

(b) South

• Union

• Agricultural Industry

• Industrial Industry

• Confederate

Which of the following statements BEST describes the Civil War era? (select 2)

• Sam Houston defeated General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.

• Enslaved persons learned about their freedom on the 19th of June.

• Confederate General Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Courthouse.

"Texas Joins the Confederacy"

The above headline might have appeared in a Texas newspaper in –

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

What was the purpose of General Scott's Anaconda Plan?

• To implement a Union naval blockade on the Confederacy.

• To establish diplomatic relations with European nations.

• To launch a surprise attack on France.

When I refused to take an oath of loyalty to the Confederate States of America, I was replaced as governor of Texas. Who am I?

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

• Abraham Lincoln

Which of the following was an abolitionist? 

• Frederick Douglass

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?

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

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

• Most Texans wanted to end the slave trade.

Which event caused Texas to secede from the Union?

• 
  the end of slavery in the U.S.

• the election of President Lincoln

• the invasion of Union troops

When running for president, Abraham Lincoln ran as a ___________ candidate.

• A Democratic Party candidate

• A Republican Party candidate

• A Know-Nothing Party candidate