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Civil War

Quiz by Vachon Royals

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What does popular sovereignty mean?
    monarchs are popular
    sovereigns are favorites
    kings rule
    the people rule
    30s
  • Q2
    The Texas Constitution has many more ________________ than the U.S. Constitution.
    branches
    omissions
    freedoms
    amendments
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following were reasons why Texas legislators voted to secede from the Union in 1861?
    They feared Lincoln would legally abolish slavery in the U.S.
    They wanted to become an independent republic again.
    They wanted to prevent the spread of slavery.
    They believed the states had the right to nullify federal laws.
    30s
  • Q4
    The Texas Constitution restricts or limits the powers of government. This principle is known as --
    Representative Government
    Unlimited Government
    Constitutionalism
    Limited Government
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following factors greatly impacted Texans in supporting slavery?
    small cabins and hunters in the forests
    many lakes and rivers for transportation and fishing
    large land areas fit for growing cotton
    large and diverse populations from Mexico and Europe
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following statements BEST describe the era of Reconstruction?
    Southern states seceded from the Union to defend states' rights and continue the institution of slavery.
    Union soldiers travelled to the South to enforce new laws.
    Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States.
    Congress passed the 13th Amendment, outlawing slavery in the United States.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is one of the main differences between the US Bill of Rights and the Texas Bill of Rights?
    The US Bill of Rights provide far more protections than the Texas Bill of Rights.
    The Texas Bill of Rights provide more protections than the US Bill of Rights.
    The Texas Bill of Rights limit the rights of all citizens, while the US Bill of Rights do not limit anyone's rights.
    The US Bill of Rights apply to all citizens of Texas, while the Texas Bill of Rights apply only to citizens of cities.
    30s
  • Q8
    How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?
    Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy.
    Most Texans owned slaves and would lose money if slavery was outlawed.
    Most Texans believed slavery was wrong and wanted to end it.
    Most Texans wanted to end the slave trade.
    30s
  • Q9
    What principle of government is reflected in the excerpt from the State of Texas Constitution of 1876?
    federalism
    individual rights
    popular sovereignty
    separation of powers
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following explains the MOST IMMEDIATE reason why Texas withdrew from the United States?
    tensions grew between those who supported slavery and abolitionists
    Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election of 1860
    congressional leaders agreed to the Compromise of 1850 to maintain the balance of power in Congress
    parts of the Texas economy became increasingly dependent on the labor of enslaved persons
    30s

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