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Texas Civil War and Reconstruction Multiple Choice Questions

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do the 50 stars on the flag of the United States represent?

a)

The 50 largest cities

b)

The 50 states

c)

The 50 founding fathers

d)

The 50 years of independence

2.

Which pokemon is this?

a)

Vitiate

b)

Vikings

c)

Vikporeon

d)

Village

3.

What important event occurred in Texas on June 19, 1865?

a)

Texas rejoined the Union

b)

The Civil War officially ended

c)

The Emancipation Proclamation was announced in Texas

d)

The Freedmen’s Bureau was established

4.

In The Lion King, what animal is Timon?

a)
warthog
b)
hyena
c)
zebra
d)
meerkat
5.

What was one major goal shared by most freed African Americans after emancipation?

a)

To leave the United States

b)

To work only in cities

c)

To own land and farm for themselves

d)

To return to slavery for wages

6.

What is the capital of the United Kingdom?

a)

Berlin

b)

Athens

c)

London

d)

Germany

7.

What is the capital of France?

a)

London

b)

Vienna

c)

Paris

d)

Dublin

8.

During the Civil War, who primarily took on men’s roles at home and on farms?

a)

Only wealthy women

b)

Enslaved workers only

c)

Women, children, and enslaved workers

d)

Confederate soldiers

9.

whos that pokemon?

a)

Diglett

b)

Among Us brown

c)

dugtrio

d)

Farfetchd

10.

Which cities in Texas had small factories producing weapons and ammunition?

a)

Dallas and Houston

b)

Austin and Tyler

c)

Galveston and San Antonio

d)

El Paso and Laredo

11.

Who did President Andrew Johnson appoint as provisional governor of Texas?

a)

Pendleton Murrah

b)

Francis Lubbock

c)

Edmund Kirby Smith

d)

Andrew Jackson Hamilton

12.

The capital city of California is ____.

a)

San Diego

b)

Los Angeles

c)

San Francisco

d)

Sacramento

13.

By 1860, most Northern states had

a)

expanded slavery

b)

relied on plantation farming

c)

abolished slavery

d)

supported secession

14.

Approximately how many Texans served in the Civil War by the end of the conflict?

a)

25,000

b)

40,000

c)

70,000

d)

100,000

15.

whos flag is this?

a)
Japan
b)
India
c)
Brazil
d)
China
16.

Who was the commander of Hood’s Brigade?

a)

Robert E. Lee

b)

Benjamin Franklin Terry

c)

Francis Lubbock

d)

John Bell Hood

17.

What happened to most members of Hood’s Brigade by the end of the war?

a)

They deserted

b)

They were captured

c)

They transferred units

d)

They were killed or wounded

18.

Why was Galveston important to the Confederacy?

a)

It was the capital of Texas

b)

It housed Confederate leaders

c)

It allowed access to foreign trade and supplies

d)

It controlled the Mississippi River

19.

What was the main goal of Reconstruction after the Civil War?

a)
To maintain the status quo of Southern society.
b)
To promote economic growth in the North.
c)
To establish a new government in the West.
d)
To rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society.
20.

¿La bandera es de que país?

a)

La Rupublica Dominicana

b)

Puerto Rico

c)

Cuba

d)

Chile

21.

What is a pardon as used during Presidential Reconstruction?

a)
A pardon is a temporary suspension of legal penalties by the President.
b)
A pardon is a public statement of disapproval issued by the President.
c)
A pardon is a financial compensation provided by the government to individuals.
d)
A pardon is an official forgiveness granted by the President, restoring civil rights and property to individuals.
22.

What is a tariff?

a)
A tariff is a regulation on domestic sales.
b)
A tariff is a discount on exports.
c)
A tariff is a fee for shipping goods.
d)
A tariff is a tax on imports or exports.
23.

what country flag is this?

a)
France
b)
Italy
c)
Spain
d)
Germany
24.

Why was Texas less physically damaged by the Civil War than other Southern states?

a)
The state had a large number of battles fought on its soil, leading to significant damage.
b)
Texas was heavily bombed during the Civil War, causing widespread destruction.
c)
Texas experienced less physical damage during the Civil War due to its geographic location and lack of major battles.
d)
Texas was a major supply route for the Confederacy, attracting enemy attacks.
25.

. What major problem did Texas face after the Civil War despite having intact infrastructure?

a)
Political corruption and mismanagement.
b)
Overpopulation and housing shortages.
c)
Natural disasters and environmental damage.
d)
Economic instability and labor shortages.
26.

What form of Goku's is this?

a)

Ultra Instinct

b)

Super Saiyan White

c)

Mastered Ultra Instinct

d)

Legendary Super Saiyan

27.

What was President Lincoln’s requirement for a Confederate state to rejoin the Union?

a)
50% of voters must take an oath of loyalty
b)
All state officials must resign immediately
c)
A majority of voters must approve a new constitution
d)
10% of voters must take an oath of allegiance
28.

What did President Andrew Johnson require Southern states to do during Reconstruction?

a)
Establish military rule and disband local governments.
b)
Enforce the Fugitive Slave Act and limit civil rights.
c)
Reinstate pre-war state leaders without any changes.
d)
Ratify the 13th Amendment and create new state constitutions recognizing the rights of freedmen.
29.

What is this from

a)

Naruto

b)

I don't even know :0

c)

One Punch

d)

Dragon Ball Z

30.

What important event occurred in Texas on June 19, 1865?

a)
The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
b)
The establishment of the Texas Rangers.
c)
The first Texas state fair was held.
d)
Juneteenth, the day marking the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas.
31.

Arizona's capital city is ____.

a)

Tempe

b)

Chandler

c)

Tucson

d)

Phoenix

32.

What was one major goal shared by most freed African Americans after emancipation?

a)
To focus solely on religious freedom and spiritual growth.
b)
To establish a new nation separate from the United States.
c)
To gain political power through military service and alliances.
d)
To achieve equality and self-sufficiency through land ownership and education.
33.

What is the capital of Russia?

a)

Oslo

b)

Moscow

c)

Dublin

d)

Madrid

34.

What was one major accomplishment of the Freedmen’s Bureau in Texas?

a)
Creation of job opportunities for white farmers.
b)
Distribution of land to former plantation owners.
c)
Establishment of schools for formerly enslaved people.
d)
Implementation of strict labor contracts for freedmen.
35.

Why did Sam Houston lose his position as governor of Texas?

a)
He favored a stronger central government in Texas.
b)
He was accused of financial misconduct in office.
c)
He supported the annexation of Texas by Mexico.
d)
He opposed Texas secession from the Union.
36.

Which governor actively supported the Confederacy and promoted military manufacturing in Texas?

a)
Sam Houston
b)
James Hogg
c)
Miriam A. Ferguson
d)
Francis R. Lubbock
37.

who's flag is this?

a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
Italy
d)
Germany
38.

What role did Francis R. Lubbock take on after serving as governor?

a)
Senator from Texas
b)
Lieutenant Governor of Texas
c)
Colonel in the 5th Texas Cavalry Regiment
d)
General in the Texas Rangers
39.

What major problem did Texas face due to the Union blockade?

a)
Texas saw an increase in military supplies.
b)
Texas gained access to new trade routes.
c)
Texas faced significant supply shortages due to the Union blockade.
d)
Texas experienced a surge in agricultural exports.
40.

Who's that Pokemon?

a)

Rapidash

b)

Brocka

c)

Ponyta

d)

Chicken Nugget on Fire in China

41.

During the Civil War, who primarily took on men’s roles at home and on farms?

a)
Elderly
b)
Women
c)
Children
d)
Slaves
42.

Why was Rosanna Osterman significant during the war?

a)
Rosanna Osterman was a nurse who provided critical medical care during the war.
b)
Rosanna Osterman was a journalist reporting on the war.
c)
Rosanna Osterman was a politician advocating for peace.
d)
Rosanna Osterman was a soldier who fought on the front lines.
43.

Who is that Pokemon?

a)

Pokemon

b)

Eevee

c)

Tytenn

d)

Blaziken

44.

Which cities in Texas had small factories producing weapons and ammunition?

a)
Waco, Beaumont, McAllen
b)
Dallas, Austin, El Paso
c)
Lubbock, Corpus Christi, Amarillo
d)
Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston
45.

. Why did Francis Lubbock wear homespun clothing to his inauguration?

a)
He wore homespun clothing to honor his family's tradition.
b)
He chose formal attire to impress the guests at the event.
c)
He selected homespun clothing to promote local artisans and crafts.
d)
He wore homespun clothing to symbolize support for the Confederacy and reflect values of simplicity.
46.

who is this

a)

deku

b)

yuske

c)

meliodis

d)

natsu

47.

What agricultural change did farmers make during the war?

a)
Farmers increased production of staple crops.
b)
Farmers abandoned crop rotation practices.
c)
Farmers focused on livestock production.
d)
Farmers reduced the use of fertilizers.
48.

What was the significance of the Battle of Palmito Ranch?

a)
It was a major victory for the Confederacy.
b)
It marked the beginning of Reconstruction.
c)
It was fought over control of Texas oil fields.
d)
It was the last battle of the American Civil War.
49.

What flag is this?

a)

Wales

b)

United Arab Emirates

c)

Saudi Arabia

d)

Australia

50.

Who did President Andrew Johnson appoint as provisional governor of Texas?

a)
Andrew J. Hamilton
b)
William H. Seward
c)
Edwin M. Stanton
d)
Ulysses S. Grant
51.

One major issue that divided the North and South after Texas became a state was

a)
the debate over tariffs
b)
the expansion of slavery into new territories
c)
the annexation of California
d)
the rise of industrialization
52.

What is the capital of Spain?

a)

Madrid

b)

Berlin

c)

Moscow

d)

Kiev

53.

Why did the Southern economy rely heavily on slavery?

a)
The Southern economy thrived on industrial manufacturing and trade.
b)
The Southern economy depended on skilled labor from immigrants.
c)
The Southern economy was focused on mining and resource extraction.
d)
The Southern economy relied on slavery for cheap labor to support its agricultural economy.
54.

What does the term secession mean?

a)
Secession means the dissolution of a political party.
b)
Secession is the process of forming a new government.
c)
Secession refers to the unification of states.
d)

Secession means the formal withdrawal from a political entity country

55.

Why did Southerners fear the Republican Party?

a)
Southerners thought the party would promote industrialization.
b)
Southerners feared the Republican Party due to its anti-slavery stance and the threat it posed to their way of life.
c)
They believed the party would support more agricultural reforms.
d)
They feared the party would increase taxes on plantations.
56.

What flag is this?

a)

Austria

b)

Australia

c)

Albania

d)

Netherlands

57.

Why did Southerners oppose high tariffs?

a)
Southerners opposed high tariffs because they raised prices on imported goods and favored Northern industries.
b)
Southerners supported high tariffs to protect local farmers.
c)
Southerners believed high tariffs would lower prices on goods.
d)
High tariffs were seen as beneficial for Southern trade routes.
58.

What did Southern leaders believe about states’ rights?

a)
Southern leaders believed that states' rights allowed states to govern themselves independently of federal authority.
b)
Southern leaders argued that states had no rights against federal decisions.
c)
Southern leaders believed states should be governed by international treaties.
d)
Southern leaders thought states should follow federal laws strictly.
59.

What did Radical Republicans want to achieve through stricter Reconstruction?

a)
Limited voting rights for African Americans.
b)
Restoration of pre-war political leaders.
c)
Economic benefits for Southern landowners.
d)
Civil rights for freed slaves and political participation.
60.

Why did many Northern leaders believe Congress should control Reconstruction rather than the president?

a)
They thought the president would favor Southern interests over Northern goals.
b)
They believed Congress would ensure a stricter and more equitable Reconstruction than the president.
c)
They felt Congress could act more quickly than the president on Reconstruction issues.
d)
They believed the president lacked the authority to enforce Reconstruction laws effectively.
61.

What is the capital of Italy?

a)

Dublin

b)

Rome

c)

Stockholm

d)

Sweden

62.

Why did Southern states begin to secede after Lincoln’s election?

a)
Southern states seceded to expand their territory.
b)
Southern states seceded to join a new alliance.
c)
Southern states seceded due to fears that Lincoln would restrict or abolish slavery.
d)
Southern states seceded to protest high tariffs.
63.

What happened on February 23, 1861, in Texas?

a)
Texas joined the Confederacy.
b)
Texas seceded from the United States.
c)
Texas declared independence from Mexico.
d)
Texas was admitted as a state.
64.

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

a)
The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
b)
The Battle of Gettysburg
c)
The election of Abraham Lincoln
d)
The attack on Fort Sumter
65.

Why did Congress refuse to seat many Southern senators and representatives?

a)
Congress wanted to punish them for their actions.
b)
They were deemed unqualified for office.
c)
Congress refused to seat many Southern senators and representatives due to their involvement in the Confederacy.
d)
They were not elected by popular vote.
66.

What were “black codes”?

a)
Black codes were laws that promoted civil rights for all citizens.
b)
Black codes were laws that restricted the rights of African Americans in the post-Civil War South.
c)
Black codes were regulations that encouraged African American employment.
d)
Black codes were treaties that granted land to former slaves.
67.

what did the 13 amendments do?

a)
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
b)
The 13th Amendment established voting rights for all citizens.
c)
The 13th Amendment granted women the right to work.
d)
The 13th Amendment regulated labor conditions in factories.
68.

Why did Radical Republicans support Black voting rights?

a)
Radical Republicans supported Black voting rights to gain political power for themselves.
b)
Radical Republicans opposed Black voting rights to maintain white supremacy.
c)
Radical Republicans were indifferent to Black voting rights and focused on economic issues.
d)
Radical Republicans supported Black voting rights to empower formerly enslaved people and ensure their civil rights.
69.

About how long did the Battle of San Jacinto last?

a)

2 hours

b)

90 minutes

c)

18 minutes

d)

All day

70.

Why did many Northern leaders believe Congress should control Reconstruction rather than the president?

a)
They believed Congress would ensure a stricter and more equitable Reconstruction than the president.
b)
They believed the president lacked the authority to enforce Reconstruction laws effectively.
c)
They felt Congress could act more quickly than the president on Reconstruction issues.
d)
They thought the president would favor Southern interests over Northern goals.
71.

Which groups helped educate African Americans about voting and citizenship?

a)

The Freedmen’s Bureau and Union League

b)
Republican Party, Democratic Party, and unions
c)
FBI, CIA, and military organizations
d)
ACLU, Urban League, and local churches
72.

What is a tariff?

a)
A tariff is a fee for shipping goods.
b)
A tariff is a regulation on domestic sales.
c)
A tariff is a discount on exports.
d)
A tariff is a tax on imports or exports.
73.

Which group used violence and terror to oppose Reconstruction?

a)
Radical Republicans
b)
Southern Democrats
c)
Freedmen's Bureau
d)
Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
74.

The US Flag has ________ stripes

a)

12

b)

13

c)

14

d)

15

75.

What is the capital of Germany?

a)

Berlin

b)

London

c)

Athens

d)

Rome

76.

What hurt economic growth in the Republic of Texas?

a)

Too many factories

b)

Excellent roads that were expensive

c)

Poor travel conditions that slowed trade

d)

A ban on farming

77.

what did the 15th amendments do?

a)
The 15th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
b)
The 15th Amendment granted women the right to vote.
c)
The 15th Amendment established income tax regulations.
d)
The 15th Amendment granted African American men the right to vote.
78.

how much are these rayban meta glasses

a)
$100 to $150
b)
$500 to $700
c)
$200 to $400
d)

$50 to $100

79.

Who is this pokemon

a)

Dragonite

b)

Charizard

c)

Blaziken

d)

Sceptile

80.

what did the 14 amendments do?

a)
The 14 amendments limited voting rights for minorities.
b)
The 14 amendments established a national language.
c)
The 14 amendments established citizenship rights and equal protection under the law.
d)
The 14 amendments abolished the death penalty.
81.

What does the term "Tejanos" describe?

a)

Native Americans who lived in pueblos

b)

Mexicans in Texas who developed their own culture

c)

Spanish priests in Texas

d)

Soldiers who left the army

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