Unit 7 - Texas During the Civil War and Reconstruction

What was Texas Governor Sam Houston's stance on secession during the Civil War?

• He supported secession.

• He did not support secession.

• He was neutral about secession.

• He was undecided about secession.

What did the succession convention vote to do during the Civil War?

• To remain in the Union.

• To secede.

• To form a new government.

• To negotiate peace.

What action of the United States government encouraged Texas to withdraw from the United States in 1861?

• The provisions that were established in the Compromise of 1850.

• The use of enslaved labor across Northern and Southern states.

• The belief that the United States wanted to move away from enslaved labor in all states.

Which statement best describes the point of view of an Abolitionist before the Civil War?

• Slavery should be outlawed in the United States because it goes against the founding principles.

• States should exercise their right to separate from the country if the federal government attempts to outlaw slavery.

• Western territories should have the ability to use popular sovereignty to decide the issue of slavery.

• Slavery should be expanded to new territories to support economic growth.

Which statement best describes the point of view of a Secessionist before the Civil War?

• Slavery should be outlawed in the United States because it goes against the founding principles.

• States should exercise their right to separate from the country if the federal government attempts to outlaw slavery.

• Western territories should have the ability to use popular sovereignty to decide the issue of slavery.

• Slavery should be expanded to new territories to support economic growth.

Which of the following were reasons why Texas legislators voted to secede from the Union in 1861? Select TWO correct answers.

• They feared Lincoln would legally abolish slavery in the U.S.

• They wanted to prevent the spread of slavery.

• They wanted to become an independent republic again.

• They believed the states had the right to nullify federal laws.

• They needed the protection of the Texas Rangers.

When I refused to take an oath of loyalty to the Confederate States of America, I was replaced as governor of Texas. Who am I?

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Abraham Lincoln

How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?

• Most Texans believed slavery was wrong and wanted to end it.

• Most Texans owned slaves and would lose money if slavery was outlawed.

• Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy.

• Most Texans wanted to end the slave trade.

Which event caused Texas to secede from the Union?

• the end of slavery in the U.S.

• the election of President Lincoln

• the invasion of Union troops

• high tax on cotton

Which battle is described as the Union being defeated in an attempt to take the most important Texas port in 1862?

• Battle of Sabine Pass

• Battle of Galveston

• Battle of Palmito Ranch

• Battle of San Jacinto