Texas joins the Confederacy

What year did Texas officially join the Confederacy?

• 1860

• 1861

• 1862

• 1863

Which concept refers to the belief that states have certain rights and political powers separate from the federal government?

• Federalism

• States' rights

• Nationalism

• Centralism

What term describes the loyalty to a particular region or section of the country, rather than to the country as a whole?

• Nationalism

• Sectionalism

• Patriotism

• Regionalism

Who was removed from office as the Governor of Texas because he refused to swear allegiance to the Confederacy?

• Jefferson Davis

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James K. Polk

What does the term "secede" mean in the context of the American Civil War?

• To join a union

• To declare independence

• To withdraw from a union

• To form a new government

Which event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

What was the primary economic reason for the Southern states, including Texas, to support slavery?

• Industrial development

• Agricultural economy

• Trade with Europe

• Urbanization

What does the term "sovereign" mean in the context of states' rights?

• Dependent

• Independent

• Subordinate

• Unified

Which of the following was a major reason for the Southern states' decision to secede from the Union?

• High tariffs

• States' rights

• Immigration policies

• Industrialization

Which of the following best describes the role of Fort Sumter in the Civil War?

• It was a major Confederate victory.

• It was the site of the first battle of the Civil War.

• It was a Union stronghold throughout the war.

• It was a peace negotiation site.