Civil War and Reconstruction Review Quiz

What was one of the main reasons for the Civil War?

• Industrialization

• Slavery and states' rights

• Immigration

• Trade disputes

Which state was mentioned as believing slavery was essential for their economy?

• California

• New York

• Texas

• Florida

What did many people in the South believe about states' rights?

• States should have no power

• Each state should have its own laws without federal interference

• Federal government should control all laws

• States should only follow international laws

Which battle allowed Texas to regain control of an important port city?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Galveston

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Vicksburg

What was significant about the Battle of Palmito Ranch?

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

• It happened after the Confederacy had surrendered

• It was the largest battle in Texas

• It was a naval battle

What does Juneteenth commemorate?

• The start of the Civil War

• The end of World War II

• The announcement that enslaved people in Texas were free

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Which amendment made slavery illegal?

• 12th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What did the 15th Amendment achieve?

• Allowed women to vote

• Allowed all men to vote, regardless of skin color

• Abolished slavery

• Established income tax

What is a sharecropper?

• A landowner who rents out land

• A farmer who owns their land

• A worker who farms land owned by others and pays a share of crops

• A government official

What does popular sovereignty mean?

• Government controls all decisions

• People have the power to make decisions about their government

• Only elected officials make decisions

• Sovereigns rule the country