Checkpoint 4 Quick Review

Texas secedes from the Union during the​ ​ (a)   era.

• Civil War & Reconstruction
• Texas Revolution
• Mexican Revolution

Most Texans seceded from the Union because they felt ​​ (a)   was vital to their economy.

• slavery
• cotton
• agriculture
• mass production

The North had more resources than the South EXCEPT for _____.

• farm acreage (land).

• factory production.

Texas passing the "Black Codes" was effect of ​ ​ (a)   .

• Texas Reconstruction
• Texas Statehood
• Texas Revolution
• Texas Secession

Texas passing the "Black Codes" was effect of ​ (a)   .

• Texas Reconstruction
• Texas Statehood
• Texas Revolution
• Texas Secession

How were African Americans affected by the new Constitution that Texas was forced to write?

• African-American civil rights were enforced through the Freedmen's Bureau.

• African Americans were given small land grants.

• African-American MEN were given the right to vote

• African Americans were granted social and economic equality.

One of the four fundamentals of the Texas Constitution was...

• Separate the power among three branches of government

• Encourages legislators to meet for more than 140 days

• Allows the legislature to approve all amendments

• Allows the governor to appoint the legislature

"All political power is inherent in the people" describes which of the 7 Principles of Government?

• Popular sovereignty

• Individual rights

• Limited government

• Separation of powers

The ​​ (a)   branch has the power to make laws.

• legislative branch
• executive branch
• judicial branch
• federalism

Which of the following is BOTH a right and a responsibility of Texas citizens?

• choosing a religion

• speaking out on issues

• helping the community

• voting for public officials