Civil War and Reconstruction Quiz
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History
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7th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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