Battles
Located near the Texas/Louisana Border
Sabine Pass
Rights of Crime Victims
6th Amendment
a government in which the people rule
popular sovereignty
Texas has been admitted to the United States as a slave state despite opposition from those in the United States who opposed the expansion of slavery
Expansion of slavery
Which level of government is led by a governor?
state
Last battle of the Civil War
Palmito Ranch
Protection from unreasonable searches & seizures
4th Amendment
the ability of each branch of government to exercise checks, or controls, over the other branch
checks and balances
How many branches were established?
Three branches of government
Who refused the Confederate Oath of Allegiance and was removed from office
Governor Houston
Located near Rio Grande River
Palmito Ranch
Equality Under the law
14th Amendment
personal liberty and privilege guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the Bill of Rights
Individual rights
When did Texas become the seventh state in the new Confederacy?
1861
President of Texas A&M University
Laurence Sullivan "Sul" Ross
Union attempt to block Texas ports
Galveston
Freedom of Worship, Speech, Press, Assembly
1st Amendment
the division of basic government roles into different branches
separation of powers
Who fought against who in the Civil War?
North (Union) vs South (Confederate)
Which level of government is led by a mayor?
municipal
Located near Houston
Galveston
Right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
the principle that requires all U.S. citizens, including government leaders, to obey the law
limited government
What were the dates of the Civil War?
1861-1865
Which government provides services to the rural population?
County