Civil War Quiz

What was the primary reason delegates at the Secession Convention supported Texas's departure from the Union?

• To promote economic growth and trade with other nations.
• To establish a new government based on democracy and equality.
• To join forces with Mexico for territorial expansion.
• They believed slavery was crucial for the economy.

Which battle is described by the following characteristics?

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• Battle of Palmito Ranch

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Galveston

• Battle of Antietam

What was the main agricultural effect during the Civil War?

• Increase in cotton production

• Decrease in food production

• Decrease in cotton production

• Increase in livestock farming

Which battle involved the North attempting to invade Texas using the railroads?

• Battle of Palmito Ranch

• Battle of Sabine Pass

• Battle of Vicksburg

• Battle of Shiloh

What was the consequence of Sam Houston's refusal to take the oath of office?

• He became governor

• He joined the Confederacy

• He was removed as governor

• He led the Union forces

Which battle was fought by the Rio Grande River and occurred after the surrender of the Confederacy?

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Palmito Ranch

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Battle of Chancellorsville

What was the reason for the state's economy being essential to the cause of the Civil War?

• Industrial growth

• Slavery

• Technological advancements

• Foreign trade

Which rights were a cause for the Southern states to secede?

• Voting rights

• States' rights

• Workers' rights

• Women's rights

What was the outcome of the Battle of Galveston?

• Union victory

• Confederate victory

• Stalemate

• No significant outcome

What did the decrease in cotton during the Civil War lead to?

• Increased food production

• Increased demand for cotton

• Decreased food production

• Decreased demand for cotton