Reconstruction Era in Texas Review Quiz-3.0

What amendments did Texas have to accept to rejoin the Union after the Civil War?

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Amendments

• 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

• 10th, 11th, and 12th Amendments

• 16th, 17th, and 18th Amendments

What was one requirement for Texas to regain representation in the U.S. Congress?

• Build a new state capital

• Establish a monarchy

• Create a new state government treating all citizens fairly

• Adopt the 19th Amendment

What was the purpose of the policies that gave money to railroad companies during the Reconstruction era?

• To build more schools

• To support the cotton industry

• To expand and connect different parts of the country

• To fund military operations

What did the Homestead Act encourage people to do?

• Move to the East and start businesses

• Move to the West and start farming

• Join the military

• Stay in cities and work in factories

What industry did the government support by giving tax exemptions during the Reconstruction era?

• Oil industry

• Technology sector

• Textile factories

• Automobile industry

What was a major problem in Texas immediately following the Civil War?

• Economic boom

• Violence and lawlessness

• Lack of water resources

• Overpopulation

What were the Black Codes designed to do?

• Promote equality among all races

• Encourage education for all

• Support women's rights

• Control the lives of former slaves

What did the Grandfather Clause in the Black Codes state?

• You could only own land if your grandfather did

• You could only vote if your grandfather had voted

• You could only travel if your grandfather allowed

• You could only work if your grandfather approved

What did the Texas Constitution establish regarding education?

• A private education system

• A state system of public education

• No education system

• Only higher education institutions

What was required for the black youth according to the Texas Constitution?

• Military training

• Higher education

• Vocational training

• No education