Important People
Who was elected president of the United states in 1860?
Abraham Lincoln
What year did Texas Secede from the Union and join the Confederacy?
1861
Why did the Union army want control of Galveston, TX?
Ports for Imported and Exported Goods
What was a characteristic of Texas during the Age of Oil?
Growth of urban areas
Who was the Union during the Civil War?
North/USA
Who was the army general of the Union?
Ulysses S. Grant
Why is 1845 significant in Texas history?
Texas was annexed by the United States.
Which major city did the Sabine Pass railroad connect to?
Houston, TX.
Which event led to the increased production of corn and wheat in Texas during the years of the American Civil War?
A need to feed soldiers increased demand for these products.
Who were Abolitionists?
People who wanted to end slavery.
Who was the army general of the Confederacy?
Robert E. Lee
Historians divide periods of time with similar characteristics into eras in order to?
organize information about the past
Where is the Alamo Located?
San Antonio, TX
Which headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War?
Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery
Following the American Civil War most former enslaved African Americans in Texas began making a living as
sharecroppers
Who became president of the United States after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln?
Andrew Johnson
What was the date and year Juneteenth was created?
June 19, 1865
How many Civil War battles were actually fought in Texas?
2
Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union?
They considered slavery vital to the economy.
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
John W. Booth
How do the actions of Hector Garcia characterize the age of Civil Rights and Conservatism?
His founding of the American G.I. Forum led to expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans.
What was the date and year Texas rejoined the United states?
March 30, 1870
What happened at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865?
The Civil War ended.
How did communication systems during the Civil War influence Texas?
Slow communications allowed for continued fighting and delayed the emancipation of enslaved people for weeks after the end of the war.
If Texas had Cotton, what was the North famous for having?
Industries.