Causes 1
Missouri admitted as a slave state
Maine admitted as a free state
36 30 Line
Missouri Compromise
Extreme pride in own region
Sectionalism
Why did the Union forces begin a blockade on the South?
To stop trade
What was an impact of the Battle of Sabine Pass?
This victory helped restore southern confidence
Prevented the Union from getting into Texas
Union troops had to leave
Jefferson Davis
South President
Federalism
10th Amendment
Slaves were essential to the plantation economy because cash crops were labor intensive and required-
many people to grow and pick cotton
The Battle of Galveston was important because
ended the union blockade
Are these reasons Political, Economic, Geographic, or Social?
Houston resigns as governor
Texans vote for secession
Texas joins the Confederacy
Political Impacts
Ulysses S Grant
North Army
Created final political borders for Texas
US paid Texas 10 million dollars
Texas gave up land to US
Compromise of 1850
Southern states objected to high tariffs because these tariffs led to —
Increase in prices for manufactured goods
forced to rely on the North
1861
Civil War begins
Texas Seceded
Houston and Lincoln wanted to ____________ the Union.
Preserve or save
Union President
Impact Uncle Tom's Cabin had on the South
support grew in the secession movement
The cotton gin increased profitability of cotton by using this type of labor
Slave
Southern states seceded from the Union
The United States and Mexico fought over political borders
Texas won independence from Mexico
America acquired the land known as Texas
Texas won independence from Mexico
America acquired the land known as Texas
The United States and Mexico fought over political borders
Southern states seceded from the Union
Why was the geography of Texas important during the Civil War?
Could trade with Mexico
Resources
Far away so not many battles fought there
Robert E Lee
Confederate Army
What was the final event that caused the South to secede?
Lincoln's election in 1860
One reason Texas was involved in the Civil War besides slavery was --
Felt that states didn't have to follow laws they didn't agree with
Removed from office
Last battle of the Civil War
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Sam Houston was FOR or AGAINST secession
AGAINST