Texas Civil War Quiz

How many battles of the Civil War were fought in Texas?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

The Union established blockades in Galveston during the Civil War. What exactly did these blockades do?

• They blocked the ports so the Confederacy could not receive supplies.

• They created pathways so ships could enter easily.

• They allowed Confederate soldiers to board the Union ships.

Who won the battle of Galveston?

• The Union

• The Confederates

Who was the Confederate leader at the Battle of Galveston?

• General John B. Magruder

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General "Stonewall" Jackson

During this battle, The Union tried to invade Texas by sending boats into a river that separates Texas and Louisiana.

• The Battle of Galveston

• The Battle of Sabine Pass

• The Battle of Palmito Ranch

Who won the Battle of Sabine Pass?

• The Union

• The Confederacy

This was the very last battle of the Civil War and was fought on the border with Mexico.

• The Battle of Galveston

• The Battle of Sabine Pass

• The Battle of Palmito Ranch

Governor Sam Houston was Governor of Texas right before Texas Seceded. Was he in favor of secession?

• Yes - he was in favor of secession

• No - he was not in favor of secession

What did Sam Houston Do when Texas voted to secede from the Union?

• He resigned as Governor

• He was re-elected to four more years

• He raised an army to fight the Union

What is a plantation?

• A large piece of land where cash crops are grown.

• A small piece of land where slaves lived.

• A large piece of land where slave auctions were held.