Final Semester Exam Review

Even after the Civil War ended, fighting raged on in Texas because --

• Troops did not read the newspaper.

• News about the end of the war traveled slowly.

• The government of Texas wanted to continue the war.

• Texas was winning the war.

During this battle of the Civil War, the Union Navy blockaded Texas ports, but the battle ended in the Confederate army retaking control.

• The Battle of Galveston

• The Battle of Sabine Pass

• The Battle of Palmito Ranch

• The Battle of San Jacinto

Which battles were fought in Texas? Select THREE correct answers.

• Galveston

• Palmito Ranch

• Gettysburg

• Sabine Pass

How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?

• Most Texans owned slaves and would lose money if slavery was outlawed.

• Most Texans believed slavery was wrong and wanted to end it.

• Most Texans wanted to end the slave trade

• Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy.

When I refused to take an oath of loyalty to the Confederate States of America, I was replaced as governor of Texas. Who am I?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

Determine the significance of the year 1861.

• The Secession Convention decided that Texas should withdraw from the Union.

• Hurricane winds destroyed the area surrounding Galveston.

• The legislature passed a law making fence-cutting a felony.

• Charles Goodnight created the first cattle ranch in the Texas Panhandle.

The LARGEST ranch in the Texas Panhandle resulted from land given to builders of the state capitol in the 1880s. What was the name of this ranch?

• XYZ Ranch

• XIT Ranch

• TVX Ranch

• XYT Ranch

Define secede

• to leave/withdraw

• to join

• to attack

• to enjoy

What was the primary economic impact of cattle drives in Texas during the late 19th century?

• Decreased the value of cattle due to oversupply

• Reduced the influence of railroads in the region

• Caused significant unemployment in agricultural sectors

• 
  Increased wealth and development of towns along the routes

Which of the following describes the life of a cowboy/cowhand on the trail? Choose all that apply

• 
  Had early starts/late ends to their day .

• Making sure cattle didn't trample crops along the trails.

• Had to constantly be on guard for things like raiders, storms, and stampedes.

• None of these