Causes of Secession
What was one reason Texas seceded related to the government’s power?
States Rights
Name one strength of the Union during the Civil War.
Larger population for recruitment
Which side did not allow Blacks to fight in the Civil War
The south
Which group supported the Union in hopes of gaining freedom?
African Americans
Why was Texas important during the Civil War?
to prevent Confederate cotton shipments to Europe
What economic factor contributed to Texas's decision to secede?
Economic dependence on Cotton
What was a key weakness of the Confederacy?
Less industrialized economy
How many Texans served in the military during the Civil War?
90,000
How did women's roles change during the Civil War?
they took on traditionally male jobs
What was the outcome of the Battle of Galveston?
a Confederate victory
Who opposed Texas’s secession and feared it would lead to losing the war?
How did the Union's navy strength benefit them?
Controlled trade by blockades
What happened to Unionists who resisted the draft?
they faced imprisonment or execution by vigilante groups
What was one way African Americans contributed to the war effort?
by enlisting in the Union Army
Which battle was the last of the Civil War?
Palmito Ranch
What was the date of the Texas secession vote?
February 23, 1861
What did the Confederacy depend on for supplies?
European trade
What did the draft policies lead to among Texans?
division and conflict within communities
What movement did many women participate in during the war?
nursing and supporting soldiers
How did the Union fare at the Battle of Brownsville?
they captured it but later abandoned it
What was a major social issue that drove Texas's secession?
Slavery
What was one major advantage the Union had over the Confederacy?
extensive railroads
What was the Conscription Act of 1862?
required men aged 18 to 35 to enlist
How did the war impact the roles of women in society?
it expanded their participation in the workforce
What happened at the Battle of Sabine Pass?
the Confederates stopped a Union invasion