Texas history topic 4 revolution and civil war

What major issue divided the North and the South during the Civil War?

• Economic differences

• Slavery

• Immigration

Which political party emerged in the North to oppose the spread of slavery?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Whig Party

Who was elected president of the United States in 1860?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

What action did South Carolina and Texas take in response to Lincoln's election?

• They joined the Union.

• They seceded from the Union.

• They declared neutrality.

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Galveston

• The firing on Fort Sumter

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

Why did Black Americans support the Union during the Civil War?

• They wanted to fight against the North.

• They hoped to end slavery.

• They were forced to join the army.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Galveston?

• The Union won and took control of the city.

• The Confederates won and captured Union soldiers.

• It ended in a stalemate.

What was the purpose of Reconstruction after the Civil War?

• To punish the Southern states

• To restore the South as part of the Union

• To promote slavery

What type of violence occurred during Reconstruction in Texas?

• Economic violence

• Racial violence

• Political violence

What was the result of the disputed election in Texas in 1873?

• The governor refused to leave office, leading to a standoff.

• A new governor was elected peacefully.

• The election was canceled.