Texas in the Civil War: Key Events and Figures

Mark Coombs discusses Texas' role in the Civil War, highlighting the state's secession vote, the involvement of Texans in the Confederate army, and key battles. Despite strong pro-Union sentiment, many Texans fought for the Confederacy. The last land battle occurred in Texas, and Juneteenth marks the arrival of federal troops to enforce emancipation.

Who was the most notable opponent of Texas' secession from the Union?

• Edmund Kirby Smith

• Albert Sidney Johnston

• John Bell Hood

• Sam Houston

Approximately how many Texans joined the Confederate military?

• 70,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 20,000

Which two notable generals were of Texas stock during the Civil War?

• George B. McClellan and Ambrose Burnside

• Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman

• Albert Sidney Johnston and John Bell Hood

• Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson

Which battle was NOT mentioned as one where John Bell Hood's Texas Brigade fought?

• Vicksburg

• Chickamauga

• Gettysburg

• Antietam

Where did the last land battle of the Civil War take place?

• Gettysburg

• Palmetto Ranch

• Antietam

• Chickamauga

What was the outcome of the last land battle of the Civil War at Palmetto Ranch?

• Stalemate

• No clear winner

• Union victory

• Confederate victory

Who surrendered the remnants of the Confederate Army of the Trans-Mississippi?

• John Bell Hood

• Edmund Kirby Smith

• Stonewall Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

What significant event is commemorated by Juneteenth celebrations?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The end of the Civil War

• The surrender of Robert E. Lee

• The arrival of federal troops in Galveston to free slaves

On what date did federal troops arrive in Galveston to restore order and grant freedom to former slaves?

• April 9th

• May 10th

• June 19th

• July 4th