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WorksheetsTexas in the Civil War
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Worksheet time: 27mins
How did communication 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.
Slow communications allowed for continued fighting and delayed the emancipation of enslaved people for weeks after the end of the war.
Photographs of battle scenes published in newspapers led many in Texas to desire an end to the war.
How did communication 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.
Slow communications allowed for continued fighting and delayed the emancipation of enslaved people for weeks after the end of the war.
Photographs of battle scenes published in newspapers led many in Texas to desire an end to the war.
How did the issue of states' rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?
Seceding states believed the U.S. Constitution prevented states from establishing local taxation.
Seceding states believed the federal government was not permitted to raise tariffs.
Seceding states believed the federal government should not intervene in state decisions
Seceding states believed the federal government was not permitted to raise tariffs
How did the issue of states' rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?
Seceding states believed the U.S. Constitution prevented states from establishing local taxation.
Seceding states believed the federal government was not permitted to raise tariffs.
Seceding states believed the federal government should not intervene in state decisions
Seceding states believed the federal government was not permitted to raise tariffs
What warning did Abraham Lincoln give the South in his first Inaugural Address?
He would act to end slavery.
Ho would act to keep the South dependent on the North.
He would act to preserve the Union.
He would act to protect the freedom of the seas.
What warning did Abraham Lincoln give the South in his first Inaugural Address?
He would act to end slavery.
Ho would act to keep the South dependent on the North.
He would act to preserve the Union.
He would act to protect the freedom of the seas.
In 1861, Texas seceded from the United States. What was the primary argument of Texans who supported secession?
Slavery was necessary for the economy of Texas
Texas was more like the South than the North.
The Confederacy was more likely to win the war than the Union.
The Union did not understand Texans' way of life.
In 1861, Texas seceded from the United States. What was the primary argument of Texans who supported secession?
Slavery was necessary for the economy of Texas
Texas was more like the South than the North.
The Confederacy was more likely to win the war than the Union.
The Union did not understand Texans' way of life.
Who am I?
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
John Kirby Smith
John Bell Hood
Who am I?
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
John Kirby Smith
John Bell Hood
In the War of 1812, The Battle of New Orleans was actually fought after the end of the war – news not arriving there in time to stop it. Which of the following had a similar circumstance in Texas related to the Civil War?
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Red River Campaign
Battle of Galveston
In the War of 1812, The Battle of New Orleans was actually fought after the end of the war – news not arriving there in time to stop it. Which of the following had a similar circumstance in Texas related to the Civil War?
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Red River Campaign
Battle of Galveston
How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?
Most Texans believed slavery was wrong and wanted to end it.
Most Texans owned slaves and would lose money if slavery was outlawed
Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy.
Most Texans wanted to end the slave trade.
How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?
Most Texans believed slavery was wrong and wanted to end it.
Most Texans owned slaves and would lose money if slavery was outlawed
Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy.
Most Texans wanted to end the slave trade.
Which of the following events CAUSED Texas to secede from the Union?
the election of President Lincoln
the resignation of Governor Houston
the end of slavery in the United States
the invasion of Union troops
Which of the following events CAUSED Texas to secede from the Union?
the election of President Lincoln
the resignation of Governor Houston
the end of slavery in the United States
the invasion of Union troops
Which event led to the increased production of corn and wheat in Texas during the years of the American Civil War?
Texas farms began using new fertilizers and pesticides.
Enslaved people stopped working on the cotton plantations.
A need to feed soldiers increased demand for these products.
Confederate officials sent money to Texas farmers to buy land.
Which event led to the increased production of corn and wheat in Texas during the years of the American Civil War?
Texas farms began using new fertilizers and pesticides.
Enslaved people stopped working on the cotton plantations.
A need to feed soldiers increased demand for these products.
Confederate officials sent money to Texas farmers to buy land.
How did the geography of Texas change as a result of the Compromise of 1850?
Texas gave up New Mexico and all territory above the Missouri Compromise line, but kept the Texas panhandle and additional western lands.
Texas gave up New Mexico, all territory above the Missouri Compromise line, and the Texas panhandle and additional western lands.
Texas claimed territory in New Mexico but gave up all territory above the Missouri Compromise line and the Texas panhandle.
Texas claimed territory in New Mexico, territories above the Missouri Compromise line, and the Texas panhandle.
How did the geography of Texas change as a result of the Compromise of 1850?
Texas gave up New Mexico and all territory above the Missouri Compromise line, but kept the Texas panhandle and additional western lands.
Texas gave up New Mexico, all territory above the Missouri Compromise line, and the Texas panhandle and additional western lands.
Texas claimed territory in New Mexico but gave up all territory above the Missouri Compromise line and the Texas panhandle.
Texas claimed territory in New Mexico, territories above the Missouri Compromise line, and the Texas panhandle.
How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?
Most Texans believed slavery was wrong and wanted to end it
Most Texans did not own slaves so it did ot have an influence.
Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy
Most Texans wanted to end the slave trade
Which Governor was removed from office for refusing to take the Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy?
Mirabeau Lamar
Francis Lubbock
Sam Houston
John Bell Hood
The data shown in the graphs best support the conclusion that the North -
lagged behind the South in bank deposits.
was better prepared economically to fight the Civil War.
produced more agricultural products than the South.
lacked several important resources to fight the war.
What cash crop accounted for the large increase in the slave population during the 1800's in Texas?
peanuts
sugar cane
potatoes
cotton
Why were so few Civil War battles fought in Texas?
Texas was geographically at the farthest end of the Confederacy
the Texas Navy kept the Union army out of Texas for the entire war
the Confederate army was superior to the Union army and prevented blockades
Texas were already involved in battles with Native Americans on the frontier
How would you describe Sectionalism?
Pro-Tariffs in the North and Anti-Tariffs in the South
Industry in the North and Agriculture in South.
Anti-Slavery in the North and Slavery in the South
Regional Differences between the North, South, and West.
All of the Above
Who was elected President in 1860?
Washington
Houston
Lincoln
Jefferson
This battle took place near Brownsville after the Civil War officially ended.
Battle of Galveston
Battle of Brownsville
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Palmito Ranch
How did most Southerners feel about States' Rights?
Slavery is great and should spread across the United States
There are certain things the federal government should not decide on
The state governments are weak and should have no power
What was the first battle of the Civil War?
Vicksburg
Gettysburg
Fort Sumter
Appomattox Courthouse
Which Slaves were freed in the South under the Emancipation Proclamation?
Slaves in all of the South
Slaves only in the North
Slaves in the rebelling states
Slaves in the West
Which Battle was considered the last land battle?
Palmito Ranch
Galveston
Sabine Pass
Which statement BEST explains President Abraham Lincoln's original reason for fighting the Civil War?
President Lincoln wanted to end all slavery everywhere in the US
President Lincoln wanted to preserve the Union
President Lincoln wanted to punish the South for their rebellion
Slave Population in Texas
1845: At least 30,000
1850: 58,161 slaves (27% of population)
1860: 182, 566 (30% of population)
Based on the information in the table above, why were Texas legislators willing to secede from the Union?
Former slaves in Texas voted for secession
Texas farmers were fearful of losing their slaves
Slavery was declining across Texas and the South
Mexico was better able to protect the practice of slavery in Texas
Slave Population in Texas
1845: At least 30,000
1850: 58,161 slaves (27% of population)
1860: 182, 566 (30% of population)
Based on the information in the table above, why were Texas legislators willing to secede from the Union?
Former slaves in Texas voted for secession
Texas farmers were fearful of losing their slaves
Slavery was declining across Texas and the South
Mexico was better able to protect the practice of slavery in Texas
"I come not here to speak in behalf of a united South against Lincoln. I appeal to the nation. I ask not the defeat of sectionalism by sectionalism, but by nationality. These men who talk of a united South, know well that it begets a united North. Talk of frightening the North into measures by threats of dissolving the Union! It is child’s play and folly."
- Gov. Sam Houston
Austin, TX September 22, 1860
According to the text above, what was the general message that Sam Houston was sending at the Secession Convention?
Sam Houston suggests Texas should be independent again
Sam Houston clearly supports secession
Sam Houston believes Texas should remain neutral
Sam Houston does not support secession
"I come not here to speak in behalf of a united South against Lincoln. I appeal to the nation. I ask not the defeat of sectionalism by sectionalism, but by nationality. These men who talk of a united South, know well that it begets a united North. Talk of frightening the North into measures by threats of dissolving the Union! It is child’s play and folly."
- Gov. Sam Houston
Austin, TX September 22, 1860
According to the text above, what was the general message that Sam Houston was sending at the Secession Convention?
Sam Houston suggests Texas should be independent again
Sam Houston clearly supports secession
Sam Houston believes Texas should remain neutral
Sam Houston does not support secession
The Union established blockades in Galveston during the Civil War. What exactly did these blockades do? (CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS)
They created pathways so ships could enter easily.
They blocked the ports so the Confederacy could not receive supplies.
They allowed Confederate soldiers to board the Union ships.
They blocked the ports so the export of southern cotton was almost impossible.
The Union established blockades in Galveston during the Civil War. What exactly did these blockades do? (CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS)
They created pathways so ships could enter easily.
They blocked the ports so the Confederacy could not receive supplies.
They allowed Confederate soldiers to board the Union ships.
They blocked the ports so the export of southern cotton was almost impossible.
