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When did the U.S. Civil War began

Civil War began 1861

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Texans viewed the issue of states' rights in the years leading up to the Civil War

The federal government should not settle issues of labor and land in Texas.

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When TX seceded from the USA in 1861, what was the primary argument of those who supported Secession?

Slavery was necessary for the Texan economy 

100

What ship captured the USS Harriet Lane at the Battle of Galveston

the CSS Bayou City

100

Which of the 3 branches in the Texas State Government would the Texas Senate belong

Legislative

200


Before the Civil War, only 25 percent of Texas families owned slaves. Yet most nineteenth- century Texans opposed any interference with the institution of slavery because


 they believed that slavery was necessary for continued economic growth of Texas.  

200

How the Northern States and Southern States viewed tariffs before the Civil War

Northern states favored higher tariffs to protect American manufacturers from European competition, 

while southern states favored lower tariffs to make exporting cotton more profitable.

200

Name some county level officials

Clerk

Sheriff

Constable

200

Are the Rights in US Bill of rights and the Texas Bill of Rights very different?

No,

They have many rights in common

200

Considering the government levels of State, County, and Municipal (city)

Who provides police and fire protection

Municipal

300

What flags flew over Texas during the Civil War

United States and Confederate flags flew over Texas during the Civil War and Reconstruction era    

300

Why were leaders in Texas were unhappy with the Missouri Compromise of 1820

At the time of signing, most territories were above the line drawn and therefore could only be admitted into the Union as free states.

300

Some contributions of the great Texan;

Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross

19th Governor of Texas

Rescued Cynthia Ann Parker from the Comanches

300

NOTICE!

Headquarters; Galveston, October 4th, 1862; 10 o'clock P.M.

The Commander of the Federal Naval Fleet having granted four days time to remove the women and children from the City, notice is hereby given to the citizens, that they may avail themselves of the opportunity of leaving. 

The notice above represents precautions taken by the Confederate army before a battle. Based on the information from the notice, which of the following statements best reflects the priorities of Texas military leaders before a battle?


They were concerned with evacuating women and children

300

If you were concerned about crime in your subdivision what level of government should be notified. 

Municipal

400

Texans and other southerners thought he might abolish slavery

The election of Abraham Lincoln to the presidency was considered the biggest threat to the institution of slavery in Texas

400

Confederate leaders William B. Franklin, Frederick Croker, and Richard W. Dowling have been credited for making the Second Battle of Sabine Pass...

The most one-sided Confederate victory of the Civil War.

400

What principle of government allows for both a Texas and US Constitution?

Federalism

400

Difference between limited government in the US and TX constitutions

The TX Government has only powers explicitly stated in state constitution.

The federal government also has implied power.

400

John Bell Hood is known for:

Known for bravery and aggressiveness

500

Which Texas holiday celebrates the announcement by the U.S. Army that the CW was over and the end of slavery  

Juneteenth

500

Texas politician John Henninger Reagan became unpopular when, at the close of the Civil War, he called for cooperation with the federal government. 

Why did he return to office?

He returned to public office when his prediction that dissenters would be treated harshly proved accurate

500

The military milestone that led to Confederate military advancement and the death of General Thomas Green

1864 attacks on the gunboats patrolling the red river

500

When was the current Texas border Established

and 

How?

1850


The Compromise of 1850

500

John Magruder known for:

Serving in the armies of three nations

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