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WorksheetsUnit 4 Texas Civil War and Reconstruction
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 24mins
During the Civil War, Texas was on the Confederate frontier. How did this make its role in the war unique?
As an economic powerhouse, Texas continued to expand industry during the conflict.
As an economic powerhouse, Texas supplied many weapons to Northern troops.
As a frontier state, Texas defended the coastline and the border separating the Union from the Confederacy
As a frontier state, Texas was the site of many important battles during the war
The graph above shows the development of different industries in Texas from 1860 to 1870.
The number of farms in Texas dropped dramatically between 1860 and 1870
The value of farmland greatly decreased between 1860 and 1870
The number of factories in Texas greatly diminished between 1860 and 1870
The number of manufacturing products in Texas increased exponentially between 1860 and 1870
This image represents which of the following periods in Texas history?
Reconstruction
The Civil War
Annexation
French colonization
Why did Texas continue to fight the Civil War after General Robert E. Lee surrendered?
It wanted the Union to agree to its terms about slavery
It refused to accept Lee's authority to make peace with the Union.
It took a long time for the news to reach Texas due to its distance from the east.
It did not believe Lee had actually surrendered.
Which of the following quotes from the Texas Constitution supports both republicanism and popular sovereignty?
"All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit...they have at all times the inalienable right to alter, reform or abolish their government..."
"Said Justices shall be elected (three of them each two years) by the qualified voters of the state at a general election; shall hold their offices six years; and shall each receive such compensation as shall be provided by law."
"Texas is a free and independent State, subject only to the Constitution of the United States, and the maintenance of our free institutions and the perpetuity of the Union depend upon the preservation of the right of local self-government, unimpaired to all the States."
"All qualified voters of the State, as herein described, who reside within the limits of any city or corporate town, shall have the right to vote for Mayor and all other elective officers."
Read the statement below:
The Senators shall be chosen by the qualified voters for the term of four years...
It reflects the republican idea that only certain people should be able to participate in elections.
It reflects the republican idea that the government should be run directly by the people.
It reflects the republican idea that voters are the root of power because they control who governs them.
It reflects the republican idea that officials should only hold elected office for four years.
The map above shows areas affected by the Compromise of 1850:
How did the geography of Texas change as a result of the Compromise of 1850?
Texas claimed territory in New Mexico, territories above the Missouri Compromise line, and the Texas panhandle.
Texas claimed territory in New Mexico but gave up all territory above the Missouri Compromise line and the Texas panhandle.
Texas gave up New Mexico, all territory above the Missouri Compromise line, and the Texas panhandle.
Texas gave up New Mexico and all territory above the Missouri Compromise line, but kept the
Texas panhandle and additional western lands
Which of the following best describes how Texans viewed the issue of states' rights in the years leading up to the Civil War?
Texans believed that a weak federal government would not do enough for state interests.
Texans believed the federal government should settle issues of labor and land in Texas.
Texans believed the federal government should not settle issues of labor and land in Texas.
Texans believed that a strong federal government would always protect state interests.
The graph above compares the resources of the North to those of the South in 1860.
Based on the information presented in the graph above, which of the following statements is true?
The North had fewer resources than the South in nearly every category represented.
The North had the same number of resources as the South in nearly every category represented.
The North had more resources than the South in every category except for railway mileage.
The North had more resources than the South in every category except for farm acreage.
The Civil War occurred during which years?
(a)
The excerpt below was from a notice posted by J.J. Cook of the Confederate army.
NOTICE! Headquarters; Galveston, October 4th, 1862; 10 o'clock P.M. The Commander of the Federal Naval Fleet having granted four days time to remove the women and children from the City, notice is hereby given to the citizens, that they may avail themselves of the opportunity of leaving.
The notice above represents precautions taken by the Confederate army before a battle. Based on the information from the notice, which of the following statements best reflects the priorities of Texas military leaders before a battle?
They were concerned with enlisting as many people as possible.
They were concerned with finding as many deserters as possible.
They were concerned with evacuating women and children.
They were concerned with evacuating the elderly.
The picture above shows the Battle of Galveston.
Based on the image, which of the following best describes the advancements in technological warfare used at Galveston?
Cannons were used in naval battles.
Flagships were used to mount rescue missions
Small steamers were used to fight Union troops.
Bows and arrows were used to fight Union troops.
Look at the outline below.
I. __________________
A. Maintain highways
B. Set health regulations
C. Manage prison system
D. Support colleges and universities E. Protect citizens during times of emergency
What County Governments Do
The Responsibilities of City Councils
Expectations of the Federal Government
The Role of State Government
Look at the outline below:
I. What Cities Do
A. Maintain water and sewer lines
B. Provide police and fire protection
C. Encourage economic development
D. Regulate colleges and universities E. Make and enforce zoning regulations F. Maintain parks, libraries, senior centers, etc.
Which of the following does NOT belong in the outline above?
Maintain water and sewer lines
Make and enforce zoning regulations
Regulate colleges and universities
Provide police and fire protection
Look at the outline below.
I. ___________
A. Clerk
B. Judge
C. Sheriff
D. Auditor
E. Constable
F. Tax Collector
Which of the following would make the best title for this outline?
County Commissioners
State Legislators
Town Agents
County Officials
The table above lists important events of the Civil War. Use the table to answer any questions that follow.
Based on the information provided in the table, how long did the Civil War continue in Texas after Robert E. Lee surrendered?
About four days
About one month
About four months
About two months
Use your knowledge of Texas History and the chart to answer the following question
Which of the following statements best describes how the slave population in Texas changed during the Civil War?
The slave population diminished as Union troops physically dismantled plantations
The slave population diminished as slaveholders left their plantations to fight
The slave population grew as slaveholders rushed to the frontier
The slave population grew as slaveholders purchased more slaves for the war effort
Use the graph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
How was cotton production in Texas affected by the Civil War?
Production was unaffected by the war.
Production steadily increased each decade in the late 1800s
Production increased before the war but fell sharply in the decades that followed the war.
Production declined during the war but increased in the decades that followed the war.
Use the excerpt below and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Which democratic principle is reflected in this section of the Texas Constitution of 1876?
Federalism
Republicanism
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Use the excerpt below and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question.
What was the effect of Sam Houston's refusal to swear this oath of allegiance?
Texas did not secede from the Union.
Sam Houston was removed as governor.
Sam Houston was made general in the Union army
Texas amended the state constitution to eliminate the oath.
Use the excerpts below and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War?
Women gained the right to vote.
All men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote.
All people age 21 and up were allowed to vote
New citizens to the state could now vote sooner.
What taxes help fund the state and local governments in Texas?
Business and poll taxes
Property and sales taxes
Gasoline and inheritance taxes
Income taxes and import tariffs
How do both the Texas Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court check the power of the legislature?
They declare a law unconstitutional
They can impeach members of the legislature
They can propose laws for the legislature to pass
They can work with the chief executive to veto bills
Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Which Texas and US holiday celebrates this announcement by the U.S. Army?
Veterans Day
Juneteenth
Texas Independence Day
Battle of Flowers
