7th Grade Texas Reconstruction and Civil War Flashcard

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What is the significance of the year 1861?

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The Secession Convention decided that Texas should withdraw from the union.

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Why did Texans join the Civil War?

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Texans thought that the economy of Texas would be damaged if slavery were ended.

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Why did Texas secede from the Union?

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The election of Abraham Lincoln

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Which of the following dates INCLUDE the Civil War and Reconstruction Era? 1989-1992, 1861-1877, 1865-1877, 2002-2021

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1865-1877

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Governor Sam Houston did not_________secession during the Civil War, but the secession convention voted to __________.

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support; to secede

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In the War of 1812, the Battle of New Orleans was fought after the end of the War. Which of the following had a similar outcome in Texas related to the Civil War? Options: Battle of Palmito Ranch, Palmito Ranch

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Battle of Palmito Ranch, Palmito Ranch

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During Reconstruction, how were African Americans affected by the new constitution in Texas?

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African Americans were given the right to vote.

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Why is 1861 important in Texas and U.S. History?

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It was the start of the Civil War.

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Which of the following is the BEST title for the events:
* Southern States pass Black Codes
* Texas Constitution of 1866 is adopted
* Freedman's Bureau is created?

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Effects of Texas Reconstruction

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Which of the following was NOT a Union strategy?
fight a defensive war,
seize Richmond Virginia,
use the navy to surround southern ports,
seize control of the Mississippi River

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seize control of the Mississippi River