North vs. South
What type of economy was common in the North?
An Industrial Economy based on factories and manufacturing
What is the highest point in the Mountains and Basins region of Texas?
Guadalupe Peak
Who leads the executive branch of the Texas government?
The governor
Which courts generally handle violations of city ordinances and certain minor offenses?
Municipal courts.
Why did Texas suffer less physical destruction than some other Confederate states?
Fewer major battles were fought within Texas.
Why did many Northerners support tariffs?
Tariffs protected American industries from foreign competition
Why do Texans use reservoirs and aquifers as water sources?
Few natural lakes
Which branch of government makes state laws?
Legislative Branch
What is the highest court in Texas for civil cases?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Sabine Pass in 1863?
Texas troops turned back the invading gunboats
What labor system supported much of the Southern agricultural economy before the Civil War?
Enslaved Labor
How did early settlers change and adapt to the Piney Woods in Texas?
They cut down trees to make room for crops
What are the two chambers of the Texas Legislature?
The Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate.
What is the highest court in Texas for criminal cases?
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Why was Galveston important during the Civil War?
It was a major seaport for trade and Confederate supply routes.
What term describes strong loyalty to one's region over the nation as a whole?
Sectionalism
In which Texas region is Guadalupe Peak located?
Mountains and Basins Region
Name one responsibility of the Texas governor.
Enforcing state laws and overseeing the executive branch.
What do courts of appeals generally review?
Decisions made by lower courts.
Which constitutional amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th
How did economic differences between the North and South contribute to conflict?
Different labor systems and economic interests created competing political goals and deepened sectional tensions.
What is an aquifer?
An underground layer of rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater.
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To help prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
What is one role of a district court in Texas?
It hears major civil and criminal cases and other matters assigned by law.
What battle started the Civil War?
Fort Sumter, April 12, 1861