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WorksheetsCivil War & Reconstruction
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 22mins
Leading up to the Civil War, sectionalism between the North and South was the result of the growth of what two types of differences?
economic and religious
economic and social
religious and social
social and agricultural
After Texas seceded from the United States, it
joined the Confederacy.
removed Governor Houston from office.
wrote a new state constitution.
all of the above.
The Civil War began in April 1861 with the Confederate attack on
Fort Sumter.
Washington, D.C.
San Antonio.
Richmond, Virginia.
The white buffalo hunters were primarily interested in buffalo…
hides
sinew
paunches
meat
Why was the Battle of Galveston so important to the Confederacy?
If the Confederacy lost control of Galveston, they would have no more territory in Texas.
If left in Union control, northern forces could easily sweep into Texas from Galveston.
Galveston was the only port that had not been blockaded by the Union navy.
Galveston was a major supply route between Mexico and Texas.
After being defeated at both Galveston and Sabine Pass, the Union troops wanted to stop trade between Texas and Mexico by taking control of
Dallas
Waco
Laredo
Brownsville
In the Red River Campaign, Confederate forces successfully defended northeastern Texas against General Banks and his 27,000 men, in part because of
the even larger number of soldiers they had.
the fleet of ironclads at their control.
the low water levels on the Red River.
the Union forces’ lack of food and supplies.
After his term ended, which former governor of Texas who worked to improve the state’s military joined the Confederate army as a lieutenant colonel?
Francis R. Lubbock
Pendleton Murrah
James G. Bourland
Richard Dowling
What effect did the war have on farming in Texas?
Crop production decreased, and farmers grew more corn and wheat instead of cotton.
Crop production increased, and farmers grew more corn and wheat instead of cotton.
Crop production decreased, and farmers grew more cotton instead of corn and wheat.
Crop production increased, and farmers grew more cotton instead of corn and wheat.
Based on this map, in what region of Texas were most manufacturing and supply centers located?
northwest
northeast
southwest
southeast
More than a month after General Lee’s surrender, Confederate forces fought and won which battle, even though they knew the South had already lost the war?
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Galveston
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Palmito Ranch
About how many Texans served in the Civil War?
9,000
90,000
900,000
9,000,000
Which of the following organizations was created by Congress to provide help and legal aid to freedpeople?
Juneteenth Council
Freedmen’s Bureau
Reconstruction Bureau
Emancipation League
How did Congress respond to President Johnson’s veto of the Civil Rights Act of 1866?
It supported the veto.
It overrode the veto.
It took no action.
It called on the president to reconsider.
Which of the following guaranteed citizenship and equal rights to African Americans?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Which of the following did Democrats accuse Governor Davis and the Radical Republicans of?
increased crime and rising state debt
taking money by fraud and trying to frighten Democratic voters
voter fraud and corruption within the police force
a decline in the education and transportation systems
Why did many Plains Indians agree to the terms of the Treaty of Medicine Lodge?
They felt the survival of their people depended upon it.
They felt that life on the plains was becoming too violent.
They wanted to learn about agriculture.
They wanted the money promised to them by the government.
Who did the War Department choose to lead attacks on Plains Indians who refused to live on the reservations?
Quanah Parker
Lawrie Tatum
Ranald S. Mackenzie
William Tecumseh Sherman
Mackenzie’s Raiders were guided by scouts from which tribe?
Comanche
Tonkawa
Apache
Karankawa
Buffalo guns were useful for hunting buffalo because these guns had
silencers.
bayonets.
telescopes.
all of the above.
Why did Plains Indians continue their attacks against buffalo hunters and settlers after their defeat at the Battle of Adobe Walls?
They were desperate and determined to protect their hunting grounds.
They were angry that the settlers had used buffalo guns against them.
They knew they would be arrested if they surrendered.
They were hoping to secure a stronghold outside of the reservation.
The 13th Amendment ratified after the Civil War did what?
voting rights
abolished slavery
it wasn’t ratified
citizenship
The 14th Amendment gave former slaves…?
voting rights
They considered slavery vital to the economy
It wasn’t ratified
citizenship
The 15th Amendment gave former slaves …?
voting rights
abolished slavery
It wasn’t ratified
citizenship
What did Quanah Parker do to try to improve the lives of American Indians?
taught American Indians how to read and write English
worked as a translator for reservation agents who only spoke English
went to Washington, D.C., to negotiate on behalf of American Indians
fought for land ownership rights on behalf of American Indians
How did the issue of states' rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?
Seceding states believed the federal government was not permitted to raise tariffs.
Seceding states believed the federal government should not intervene in states decisions.
Seceding states believed only state governments can protect the individual rights of citizens.
Seceding states believed the U.S. Constitution prevented states from establishing local taxation.
Which headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War?
The Union Must Be Preserved
Texas Welcomes Indians as Citizens
We Must Fight for Freedom in Mexico
Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery
In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?
1856
1859
1861
1865
Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union?
They wanted Abraham Lincoln as president.
They considered slavery vital to the economy.
They disagreed with paying high federal taxes.
They thought the national government was influenced by Britain.
Following the American Civil War most former enslaved African Americans in Texas began making a living as -
ranchers
cowboys
sharecroppers
railroad porters
How did communications systems during the Civil War influence Texas?
Telephones allowed soldiers in the field to communicate with family members back home.
New telegraph connections helped Confederate forces in Texas anticipate Union movements.
Photographs of battle scenes published in newspapers led many in Texas to desire an end to the war.
Slow communications allowed for continued fighting and delayed the emancipation of enslaved people for weeks after the end of the war.
The Texas Constitution reflects the democratic principle of popular sovereignty by -
establishing three branches of government
describing the powers of the state agencies
guaranteeing the individual rights of citizens
providing for the election of government officials
The inclusion of a Bill of Rights with the Texas Constitution reflects a commitment to -
republicanism
individual rights
separation of powers
checks and balances
Both the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution act to protect individual rights by -
listing specific rights in amendments
limiting the power of the executive branch
allowing for the election of representatives
giving Congress the power to pass legislation
Both the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution include -
a list of the rights guaranteed to citizens
an explanation for declaring independence
descriptions of the responsibilities of citizens
an amendment granting equality for all citizens
Which taxes help fund the state and local governments in Texas?
Business and poll taxes
Property and sales taxes
Gasoline and inheritence taxes
Income taxes and import tariffs
The 15th Amendment ratified after the Civil War did what?
voting rights
abolished slavery
it wasn't ratified
citizenship
The 14th Amendment gave former slaves...?
Voting Rights
They considered slavery vital to the economy.
It wasn't ratified.
Citizenship
The 13th Amendment ratified after the Civil War did what?
Voting Rights
Abolished Slavery
It wasn't ratified.
Citizenship
Which of the following organizations was created by Congress to provide help and legal aid to freedpeople?
Juneteenth Council
Freedman's Bureau
Reconstruction Bureau
Emancipation League
Which nickname was given to the African American regiments of the U.S. Army after the Civil War?
Bucktails
Buffalo Soldiers
Red River Rebels
Screaming Eagles
