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Civil War Unit Test
Question | Answer |
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What year did Texas join the Confederacy? | 1861 |
Why were delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union? | They considered slavery vital to the economy. |
How 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. |
Which Texas holiday celebrates by proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free? | Juneteenth |
Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people? | popular sovereignty |
Which headline best describes the era of Texas during the Civil War? | Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery |
How was Texas affected by communication issues or developments during the civil war? | Slow communication allowed for continued fighting |
How do the Texas Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court check the power of the legislature? | They can declare a law unconstitutional. |
Which freedom is guaranteed in this quote from the constitution "No man shall be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship." | Freedom of religion |
Who was Francis Lubbock? | A general in the Confederate Army, the 19th Governor of Texas, and President of Texas A&M |
How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War? | All men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote. |
Which battle was fought along the Rio Grande River during the Civil War?` | The Battle of Palmito Ranch |
What was the effect of Sam Houston's refusal to swear his oath as governor? | Sam Houston was removed as governor. |