Civil War and Reconstruction Day 2 Assignment

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What is the title of this image?

What country did Texas belong to from 1861-1865?

Who urged Texans to remain loyal to the United States prior to the Civil War? What happened as a result of his efforts?

Choose from any flag listed in this image and imagine its country ruling over present-day Texas. How might Texas be different if this country were still in control of Texas today? Explain.

Which statements explain the different viewpoints of political parties in the mid-1800s? Select TWO correct answers.

• The Free Soil Party dismissed the idea of states’ rights and believed in one-party rule.
• The Whigs blamed slaves for taking away jobs and wanted limits placed on European immigration.
• The Republicans wanted to abolish slavery across the United States and reduce states’ rights.
• The Federalist Party supported a weak central government and promoted free enterprise.
• The Democrats believed in preserving slavery and wanted to protect states’ rights.

What was Sam Houston’s stance on secession prior to the Civil War AND what happened as a result of Houston’s position?

______________________________________ in the North wanted to put an end to slavery.

• Abolitionists
• Czech
• Sectionalism
• U.S.-Mexican War
• German