Civil War and Reconstruction
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- Q1How did many Southern slaveholders view the issue of slavery?As a source of controversy, slavery was considered a political problem the federal government should solve.As a source of labor, slavery was an economic issue.Slavery was considered immoral and should be abolished.Slavery was considered a historical tradition that should be maintained to keep the cultural ties to the past30s
- Q2Why did many politicians consider the period of Reconstruction necessary after the Civil War?There was a need to restrictThere was a need to incorporate any Confederate loyalties into Southern state governments.There was a need to repay the services of soldiers during the Civil War.There was a need to rebuild war-torn states as well as restore Southern state governments.30s
- Q3Which of these gives the best explanation for why Texas joined the Confederacy and got involved in the Civil War?Texas was preparing to leave the U.S. and create an independent country, and this was one step toward accomplishing that goalTexas had been supplying England with guns and ammunition for years, and England was allied with the ConfederacyTexas had been fighting against many of the "laws" developed by leaders in Washington D.C., so joining the Confederacy made senseTexas had many cotton plantations, and many slaves, and therefore joined the Confederacy since they supported the culture of slavery30s
- Q4Which of the following documents was an influence on the Texas state constitution?the Constitution of Mexicothe Constitution of the United Statesthe Constitution of Canadathe Constitution of the United Kingdom30s
- Q5Across which span of years was the Civil War fought?1863-18681855-18611860-18771861-186530s
- Q6What was a result of the 14th Amendment?immigration to the United States rapidly increasednewly-freed enslaved people gained citizenshipwomen gained the right to votethe government could apply an income tax to all citizens30s
- Q7Which battles took place after the Confederates had already surrendered?Battle of GalvestonBattle of Palmito RanchBattle of MedinaBattle of Sabine Pass30s
- Q8When did Texas join the Confederate States of America?186118651836186030s
- Q9Which of the following would be the best newspaper headline in Texas during the Civil War?Texas Welcomes Indians as CitizensThe Union Must Be PreservedCitizens Divided on the Issue of SlaveryWe Must Fight for Freedom in Mexico30s
- Q10How did the issue of states' rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?Seceding states believed the federal government should not intervene in state decisions.Seceding states believed only state governments can protect the individual rights of citizens.Seceding states believed the U.S. Constitution prevented states from establishing tariffsSeceding states believed the federal government was not permitted to nullify the Constitution.30s
- Q11What is the name of the holiday in which all slaves are freed in Texas?JuneteenthTexas Independence DayUS Independence DayEmancipation Proclamation30s
- Q12How did communication systems during the Civil War influence Texas?New telegraph connections allowed for communications to reach Texas quickly and effectivelyNew telephone connections allowed soldiers to communicate with love ones on the home frontSlow communications allowed for continued fighting and delayed the emancipation of enslaved people for weeks after the end of the war.New telegraph connections helped Confederate forces in Texas anticipate Union movements.30s
- Q13What happened when Sam Houston refused to sign the documents declaring Texas to secede from the Union?He was made general of the Texas armyHe was removed as governorTexas refused to secede from the UnionHe was made general of the Union army30s
- Q14Which sequence of events is in correct chronological order?1 American Civil War fought 2 Sam Houston removed as governor 3 Texas readmitted to the Union 4 Texas Constitution adopted1 American Civil War fought 2 Texas readmitted to the Union 3 Sam Houston removed as governor 4 Texas Constitution adopted1 Sam Houston removed as governor 2 American Civil War fought 3 Texas readmitted to the Union 4 Texas Constitution adopted30s
- Q15How was cotton production in Texas affected by the Civil War?Production declined during the war, but increased sharply in the decades that followed the war.Production increased before the war, but fell sharply in the decades that followed the war.30s
