TX - Civil War and Reconstruction [review]

* Texas secedes from the Union because Texans believe SLAVERY is vital to the economy

* Sam Houston is removed as governor for refusing the Confederate Oath of Allegiance

* The Civil War begins at Fort Sumter, South Carolina

ALL of these events happened in the year -

The Reconstruction Acts of 1867 were passed to protect the rights of African Americans in the South, just like the ____ which provided legal assistance and public schooling to formerly enslaved people.

Following the Civil War, the __1__ amendment was passed and slavery was abolished. This led to many former slaves becoming __2__ to earn a living.

The 15th Amendment extended __1__ rights to all males born in the U.S. [including formerly enslaved males]. Around the same time, the __2__ was created with a goal of limiting the new opportunities for former slaves.

Battle of Galveston - Union navy blockade of an important Texas port

Battle of _?_?_?_ - 4000 Union troops planning to invade Texas were stopped by 47 Confederates

Battle of Palmito Ranch - final battle of the war, fought just over a month after Lee's surrender

Which TWO [2] of these events happened AFTER the Civil War ended in April of 1865? [hint: slow communication was the cause of these events happening after the war ended]

YOU MUST CHOOSE TWO [2] CORRECT ANSWERS

"Popular Sovereignty" is a constitutional principle that involves the rights of people who -

The constitutional principle that provides a framework of how representatives are elected to the legislature is called -

How does the Texas Constitution differ from the U.S. Constitution?

* Transportation was disrupted

* Shortages of goods were common

* Farmers planted less cotton [and more food crops]

* Taxes were raised to pay for the war

* Manufacturing increased

Each of these statements is an example of how the Civil War affected the ____ of Texas.

RIGHTS: choose a church, campaign for a candidate

RESPONSIBILITIES: pay traffic tickets, serve on juries

Which of these choices could fit in BOTH of these categories?

The Texas Constitution separates the power among ___ branches of government.

A "municipal government" is the government of a city, town, or village and is usually led by a -

"Freedom of the Press" is guaranteed in the Texas Constitution and is often used to -

Which of these constitutional freedoms found in the Texas Constitution helps Texans defend their rights?