Texas and the Civil War

Life for slaves in Texas was characterized by:

• freedom and prosperity

• harsh conditions and lack of rights

• equal opportunities as free citizens

• luxurious living conditions

Is the statement “One in four Texas families owned slaves” a fact or an opinion?

• Fact

• Opinion

How did the population of enslaved African Americans in Texas change between 1836 and 1860?

• It increased significantly.

• It decreased significantly.

• It remained the same.

• It fluctuated without a clear trend.

Based on what you read and studied above, why did southerners oppose tariffs?

• Because tariffs increased the cost of imported goods.

• Because tariffs decreased the cost of imported goods.

• Because tariffs had no effect on the cost of imported goods.

• Because tariffs were beneficial to the southern economy.

The enslaved population of Texas increased between 1836 and 1860 because:

• The discovery of oil in Texas attracted more slave labor.

• The expansion of cotton plantations required more enslaved labor.

• The industrial revolution increased demand for enslaved workers.

• The Texas government passed laws encouraging slavery.

Why do you think that southerners argued that states should have the right to nullify laws passed by the U.S. Congress while northern states did not?

• Southerners believed in states' rights to protect their interests.

• Northern states supported federal authority over states.

• Southern states wanted to maintain slavery.

• Northern states had different economic interests.

Many southerners disliked Abraham Lincoln because:

• He was a strong supporter of slavery.

• He wanted to abolish slavery.

• He was from the South.

• He had no political experience.

What does it mean that South Carolina seceded from the Union?

• South Carolina joined the Union.

• South Carolina left the Union.

• South Carolina remained neutral.

• South Carolina formed a new Union.

The majority of Texans elected to the conference to decide whether Texas should stay in the Union or leave voted for secession because:

• They believed it would protect their rights and way of life.

• They were pressured by neighboring states.

• They wanted to avoid conflict with the Union.

• They were promised economic benefits.

Did all Texans want to secede? Explain.

• Yes, all Texans wanted to secede.

• No, not all Texans wanted to secede.

• Some Texans were undecided.

• The decision was unanimous.