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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat year did Texas join the Confederacy?1865187618611870
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe delegates at the Secession Convention were in favor of seceding (leaving) the Union because...They were agreed with President LincolnSam Houston encouraged itThey felt slavery was vital to the Texas economyThey preferred Mexico's rule over Union rule
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSam Houston refused to take the oath of the Confederacy, what happened next...Sam Houston was removed as Governor of TexasTexas did not secede (leave) the UnionTexas amended the Constitution and removed the oathSam Houston convinced the delegates to get rid of slavery
- 4. Multiple ChoiceDuring the Civil War there was an increased production of corn and wheat. What caused this increase?An abundance of farm landA need to feed soldiersLess demand for coffee and cottonAn abundance of free labor
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich battle took place along the Rio Grande River, was fought after the Confederate General Lee surrendered, and was the last official battle of the war?Battle of GalvestonBattle of Monett's FerryBattle of Palmito RanchBattle of Sabine Pass
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThis Confederate General attached bales of cotton to converted steam boats (cotton steamers) in the battle to retake Galveston, who was he?Thomas GreenJohn HoodJohn ReaganJohn Magruder
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Texas holiday that celebrates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the Emancipation of Slaves in Texas is...Veteran's DayIndependence DayAll Slaves DayJuneteenth Day
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the central issue regarding states' rights that helped spark the Civil War in America?Seceding states believed the federal government should not intervene in state's decisions.Seceding states believed that only state governments could handle the issue of individual rights.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.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAfter the Civil War ended freed African Americans began to work and earn a living asRanchersCarpetbaggersScalawagsSharecroppers
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War?Citizens divided on the issue of slavery.The Nuclear effects of war on America.Texas and Indians working together.The Union must be preserved.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow did communication systems during the Civil War influence Texas?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.Communication had no influence on the Civil War.John Reagan was removed as Postmaster General and communication improved.
- 12. Multiple ChoicePolice, fire, emergency, sewer, & construction zones and safety are handled by which government level?Federal governmentState governmentCounty governmentCity government
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAmendments made to the U.S. Constitution and reflected in the Tx. Constitution of 1876 created a new voting block for who?All womenOnly white womenAll African American malesSuffragettes over 21
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe state government is responsible for funding education, which authority group makes POLICY and standards for education in this state?State Board of EducationTexas Education AgencyTexas Bar AssociationGovernor's Office
- 15. Multiple ChoiceRights of crime victims is covered under the U.S. Constitution or the Texas Constitution of 1876?U.S. ConstitutionTexas Constitution of 1876
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThis Confederate General was also the 19th Governor of Texas, a President for Texas A&M University, & has a nearby president university named after him. Who was he?Thomas GreenLawrence Sullivan "Sull" RossJohn ReaganJohn B. Hood
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution of 1876 divide the government jobs into...50 statesfederal districtsthree branchescounties
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe ability to attend any church, worship and practice any faith, and be without fear of doing so is covered under which Individual Right in the Bill of Rights?Freedom of AssemblyFreedom of the PressFreedom of SpeechFreedom of Religion
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution of 1876 divides the government into three distinct departments such that each department can 'check and balance' the other two. This provides a _______.popular sovereigntyrepublicanismseparation of powersfederalism
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe democratic principle that enables the will of the people to be carried out through voting is covered under...?checks and balancespopular sovereigntyseparation of powersthree branches of government
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThis group of taxes provide funding for the state and local governments in Texas.The lotteryProperty Tax and Sales TaxesIncome TaxesImport Tariffs
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe Judicial Branch of the government is responsible for:explaining & interpreting laws and declaring laws unconstitutional.carrying out the law.making or creating law.proposing law.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceDue to a boom in the cattle industry more cattle trails were being used BEFORE or AFTER the war ended in 1865?BEFOREAFTER
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThis Confederate General fought at Gettysburg, led a brigade in the 7 Days Campaign, & has a U.S. military post named after him in Central TexasJohn B. HoodJohn ReaganFrancis LubbockThomas Green
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe following events are presented in the correct order TRUE or FALSE?
1. Sam Houston removed as governor
2. Texas is re-admitted to the union
3. The Civil War is fought
4 The Tx. Constitution is adoptedTRUEFALSE - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags