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Review for Unit 8

7th Grade Social Studies

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True or False - The issue of slavery was tearing the United States apart. True
The North focused on factories and trade and wanted a strong central government
The South focused on growing crops on slave plantations and believed in states' rights
The West focused on mining and agriculture and viewed government through popular sovereignty
secede To withdraw, leave, split, or break away (The South seceded from the Union.)
Did Governor Sam Houston want Texas to join the Confederate (South) states and fight the North, or stay loyal to the Union (North)? Sam Houston wanted to stay loyal to the Union (North) and NOT secede, but he was outvoted.
The reason Texas supported/felt the need for slaves Texas had lots of land that could grow cotton. Most Texans felt slaves were needed to keep their economy strong.
Which political party did NOT want slavery and thought it should be abolished? Republican Party
abolitionists people that did NOT support slavery and wanted to end it
Compromise of 1850 Decisions that were made by Congress to try and maintain power between the slave and non-slave states
the Battle of Sabine Pass a Confederate (South) victory in Texas that prevented the Union (North) from getting access to a major railroad in Houston in central Texas
blockade The Union soldiers (North) captured or "blocked" the port of Galveston, preventing supplies/goods from entering or leaving Galveston.
Battle of Galveston When the Confederate forces (South) recaptured the port of Galveston from the Union (North). This was the most important port in Texas.
Battle of Palmito This was the last battle of the Civil War in 1865.
Major Civil War battles fought in Texas Battle of Galveston, Battle of Sabine Pass, Battle of Palmito Ranch
Juneteenth Each year in June this day celebrates when slaves in Texas were recognized as forever free.
Freedmen's Bureau After the Civil War this organization helped former slaves find jobs, gave out food and clothing, established schools, and defended their legal rights.
13th Amendment to the US Constitution Slaves were guaranteed permanent freedom. No more slavery in the US!
15th Amendment to the US Constitution African American men were able to vote in elections.
Reason why fighting continued in Texas after the Civil War ended News about the end of the war traveled slowly
The political party that wanted the South to return to the way things were before the Civil War. Democratic Party
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