Bellringer: Civil War Battles in Texas

What was significant about the Battle of Palmito Ranch?

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

• It was the last battle of the Civil War

• It was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War

• It was the longest battle of the Civil War

What happened at the Battle of Sabine Pass?

• The Union forces captured Sabine Pass and secured a strategic victory.
• The Confederates won, successfully defending against a Union invasion.

• The Confederates lost, retreating from the Union army.

• The battle ended in a stalemate with neither side winning or losing.

Ships associated with Galveston in 1863 were called (a)  

• Ironclads
• Cottonclads
• Wooden ships
• Steamships

Reorder the following

• Battle of Sabine Pass

• Surrender of General Lee

• Battle of Galveston

• Battle of Palmito Ranch

Match the following

• Last battle of the Civil War

• Battle of Galveston

• Defeated a large Union fleet

• Battle of Palmito Ranch

• Use :"cottonclads" to recapture the port

• Battle of Sabine Pass