Important Figures
Who was the Texas Governor in 1861?
Francis R. Lubbock
What did Texas factories produce during the war?
weapons and ammunition
What was the Union's goal in capturing Brownsville?
to prevent Confederate use of Matamoros, Mexico
What is cavalry?
soldiers who fought on horseback
What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?
freedom for enslaved people in Confederate states
What crops were farmers encouraged to grow during the war?
corn and wheat
What happened to Galveston in 1862?
it was captured by the Union
What did the Confederate Constitution emphasize?
giving more power to state governments
Who surrendered on April 9, 1865?
Robert E. Lee
What country was a major trade reliance for Texas?
using Matamoros, Mexico for European trade
Why was Galveston important during the Civil War?
it was a crucial port for trade
Define conscription.
mandatory enlistment for military service
What role did Francis R. Lubbock play during the war?
he served as the Governor of Texas
How did the war affect Texas’s economy?
it shifted focus to war supplies and agriculture
How did the Union’s capture of Galveston impact the war?
it helped control trade routes
What does the term “Unionists” refer to?
people who supported the Union during the Civil War
What significant event did the Emancipation Proclamation contribute to?
the movement towards abolition of slavery
What impact did the war have on Texas manufacturing?
it increased production of military goods
This river-based fort was a key target to enter into Texas by the Union.
Sabine Pass
What was the significance of the term "Emancipation"?
the act of freeing enslaved people