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WorksheetsTexas Annexation, Civil War and Reconstruction 2025
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Which of the Civil War battles in Texas proved to be the last battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Battle of Waterloo
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of San Jacinto
-Fought along the Rio Grande River
-Took place after the surrender of the Confederacy
-Last military conflict associated with the Civil War
What battle is being described above?
Battle of Gavleston
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Battle of Monett's Ferry
What is one way the location and geography affected Texas during the Civil War?
No trade was able to happen becuase of the border with Mexico
No crops were planted in Texas during the Civil War
Large regions in Texas were destroyed as a result of the war
Important news didn't reach Texas until well after it was announced
What is one way the location and geography affected Texas during the Civil War?
No trade was able to happen becuase of the border with Mexico
No crops were planted in Texas during the Civil War
Large regions in Texas were destroyed as a result of the war
Important news didn't reach Texas until well after it was announced
California, Arizona, Wyoming, Utah,and Nevada were some of the states that were formed by what land given up by Mexico in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
The Treaty Velasco
The Annexation of Texas
The Mexican Cession
The Joint Resolution
What treaty ended the Mexican-American war?
The Adams-Olness Treaty
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Paris
The NATO Treaty
The Mexican Cession was the land given to the United States by Mexico after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. It included:
Oregon and Texas
California, Nevada, Utah, part of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming
California, Florida, South Carolina, and Washington
None of the above
Which of the following ENDED the Mexican War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Battle of San Jacinto
surrender of the U.S. army
Capture of Santa Ana
What was the key difference between the Northern and Southern economies that helped lead to war?
The Southern economy depended on slavery and the Northern economy did not
The North was predominantly Protestant and had organized religion
North was more populous than the South
the South was agricultural and the North focused on Industry
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.
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
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated in Texas because --
It was the day that the war began in Texas.
It is the day that slavery was expanded in Texas.
It is the day that the war ended in Texas.
It is the day that slaves were freed in Texas.
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated in Texas because --
It was the day that the war began in Texas.
It is the day that slavery was expanded in Texas.
It is the day that the war ended in Texas.
It is the day that slaves were freed in Texas.
What was the MAIN reason Texas decided to secede and join the Confederacy?
Texans believed that the practice of slavery would be abolished if they remained in the Union.
Texans feared the federal government would grant citizenship rights to Native Americans.
Texans feared the Democratic Party would gain control over the state’s government.
Texans believed the Confederacy would better protect their religious freedom.
What was the MAIN reason Texas decided to secede and join the Confederacy?
Texans believed that the practice of slavery would be abolished if they remained in the Union.
Texans feared the federal government would grant citizenship rights to Native Americans.
Texans feared the Democratic Party would gain control over the state’s government.
Texans believed the Confederacy would better protect their religious freedom.
True or False?
The Compromise of 1850 allowed the United States to continue fulfilling its belief in Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion.
True
False
Which amendment to the US Constitution prohibited the state and federal governments from denying the right to vote to any male citizen because of "race?"
12th
13th
14th
15th
Which amendment to the US Constitution granted full citizenship to all people born in the United States?
Civil Rights Act of 1981
14th amendment
15th amendment
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Reconstruction Amendments• The 13th Amendment ended slavery.
• The 14th Amendment provided citizenship rights to former slaves.
• The 15th Amendment provided suffrage rights to African-American males.
What TWO effects below did the Reconstruction amendments have on southern states? Choose TWO answers.
They provided African American citizens with a greater voice in the government.
They prevented African Americans from participating in state elections.
They increased racial tensions in the South.
They encouraged African American women to begin exercising their right to vote.
They discouraged African Americans from joining the Republican Party.
Reconstruction Amendments• The 13th Amendment ended slavery.
• The 14th Amendment provided citizenship rights to former slaves.
• The 15th Amendment provided suffrage rights to African-American males.
What TWO effects below did the Reconstruction amendments have on southern states? Choose TWO answers.
They provided African American citizens with a greater voice in the government.
They prevented African Americans from participating in state elections.
They increased racial tensions in the South.
They encouraged African American women to begin exercising their right to vote.
They discouraged African Americans from joining the Republican Party.
What is one way the location and geography affected Texas during the Civil War?
Important news didn't reach Texas until well after it was announced
Large regions in Texas were destroyed as a result of the war
No crops were planted in Texas during the Civil War
D. No trade was able to happen because of the border with Mexico
What is one way the location and geography affected Texas during the Civil War?
Important news didn't reach Texas until well after it was announced
Large regions in Texas were destroyed as a result of the war
No crops were planted in Texas during the Civil War
D. No trade was able to happen because of the border with Mexico
Juneteenth is a national holiday because --
It is the day that slaves were freed in Texas.
It is the day that the war ended in Texas
It is the day that slavery was expanded in Texas.
It is the day that the war began in Texas
Juneteenth is a national holiday because --
It is the day that slaves were freed in Texas.
It is the day that the war ended in Texas
It is the day that slavery was expanded in Texas.
It is the day that the war began in Texas
The primary function of the Texas Rangers for the Republic of Texas was to —
built irrigation systems for Texas farmers
protect Texans from American Indian tribes
return fugitive enslaved people to Texas farms
The primary function of the Texas Rangers for the Republic of Texas was to —
built irrigation systems for Texas farmers
protect Texans from American Indian tribes
return fugitive enslaved people to Texas farms
After being sent by Mexican government officials to survey Texas, General Manuel de Mier y Terán wrote a report called the Mier y Terán Report. Which of the following was a conclusion that was found in the Mier y Terán Report?
Native Americans had killed many Tejanos in major settlements.
Anglo-American settlers greatly outnumbered Mexicans in northern parts of Texas.
All Texan settlers had a deep with the Mexican government.
After being sent by Mexican government officials to survey Texas, General Manuel de Mier y Terán wrote a report called the Mier y Terán Report. Which of the following was a conclusion that was found in the Mier y Terán Report?
Native Americans had killed many Tejanos in major settlements.
Anglo-American settlers greatly outnumbered Mexicans in northern parts of Texas.
All Texan settlers had a deep with the Mexican government.
Which change occurred during the Early Statehood era of Texas history?
Oil was discovered at Spindletop.
The slave population increased rapidly.
Conflict with Mexico led to independence
Which change occurred during the Early Statehood era of Texas history?
Oil was discovered at Spindletop.
The slave population increased rapidly.
Conflict with Mexico led to independence
The leader of the soldiers at the Alamo was ________.
William B. Travis
Santa Anna
Sam Houston
Which of these gives the best description of William B. Travis?
leader of the Texans defending the Alamo
President and dictator of Mexico
author of the Mexican Constitution of 1824
mayor of San Antonio
The Alamo becomes a symbol of heroism and inspires Texans to fight, this phrase becomes a future battle cry?
Texas our Texas
Texas is Free!!
Come and Take it
Remember the Alamo
Following the Mexican victory at the Alamo in San Antonio, where were Santa Anna’s troops headed?
San Jacinto
Goliad
Houston
Austin
Who were the key figures in the Battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston, Juan Seguin, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, William B. Travis
Stephen F. Austin, James Fannin, Mirabeau B. Lamar
James Bowie, William B. Travis, Santa Anna
What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?
Texas won its independence
Mexico gained control of Texas
The battle ended in a draw
Both sides retreated
Who declared the area around Nacogdoches to be the Republic of Fredonia?
Moses Austin
Haden Edwards
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
How did Stephen F. Austin react to the Fredonian Rebellion?
He ignored it.
He joined in the revolt
He gave money to the Republic of Fredonia
He took a militia to stop the rebellion and restore order back to Mexico.
Hayden Edwards, an Empresario, had his land grant cancelled by the Mexican government which lead to
Mier y Teran Rebellion.
Turtle Bayou Resolutions.
Texians passing the Law of April 6, 1830.
the Fredonian Rebellion.
The _________________ declared that the events at Anahuac were not a rebellion against Mexico.
U.S. Constitution
Texas Independence
Law of April 6, 1830
Turtle Bayou Resolution
In the Turtle Bayou resolutions, the settlers expressed support for ____________________________
Patrick Jack
William B. Travis
General Antonio López de Santa Anna
England
Texans wrote a document explaining their actions at Anahuac. These statements are called
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Law of April 6, 1830
Tensions at Anahuac
Select the three primary reasons that the Mier Y Teran report said about Texans that the Mexican government should worry about?
They had slavery
Spoke English
Anglos (Americans) outnumbered Mexicans
They were not Roman Catholic
What document were the Texans defending in the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
The Consultation
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Signed in order to settle disagreements at Fort Anahuac over the Law of April 6, 1830.
De Leon Resolutions
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Treaty of Velasco
Mexican Constitution of 1824
What document were the Texans defending in the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
The Consultation
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Which of these 2 presidents of the Republic of Texas was against Texas joining the United States?
Sam Houston
Maribeau B Lamar
