Texas and the Civil War

What was the main reason Texas joined the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• To defend the system of slavery

• To gain independence from the Union

• To expand its territory

• To support the Union

Which battle was the last battle of the Civil War, fought in Texas?

• The Battle of Galveston

• The Battle of Sabine Pass

• The Battle of Palmito Ranch

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What was the economic impact of the end of slavery in Texas after the Civil War?

• Planters turned to sharecropping

• Planters increased cotton production

• Planters imported labor from other countries

• Planters abandoned cotton farming

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

What was a significant social effect of Reconstruction in Texas?

• African Americans built communities, schools, and churches

• White Texans fully embraced the new amendments

• The economy boomed with new industries

• Texas became a leading state in education