Civil War
Significance of the Battle of Palmito Ranch?
Last major land battle fought in the Civil War
Freedom of speech, worship, paying taxes, a speedy trial, and the right to bear arms.
Which Freedom is not part of the Texas Constitution?
paying taxes
Railroad?
Ended long-distance cattle drives
"The Senators shall be chosen by the qualified voters for the term of 4 years."
This quote is an example of what foundational principle in the Texas Constitution?
Republicanism
Texas gave up New Mexico and all territory above the Missouri Compromise line, but kept the Texas panhandle and additional western lands?
What Compromise was this a result of?
The Compromise of 1850
Which Battle was considered the most one-sided CONFEDERATE VICTORY of the Civil War?
The Second Battle of Sabine Pass
What fundamental principle of the USA allows the Texas Constitution to exist?
Federalism=the same territory is governed by the state as well as the national government.
Texas is a sovereign State as well as part of the United States
How did the Texas legislature respond to the Range Wars?
make it a felony to cut a fence
Texas is free to make its own law as long as it also follows the US Constitution?
True or False
True
Texas learned to prepare to limit damage?
Legacy of the 1900 hurricane in Galvaston
Who was considered the biggest threat to the institution of slavery in Texas?
The election of Abraham Lincoln to the presidency
How is limited government defined in the US & Texas State Constitutions?
State & Federal governments only have the powers that the PEOPLE GIVE THEM!!!
Chinese and Irish immigrants built....?
Railroads
Who imported cattle to the US?
The Spanish
Tenant Farmers?
Rented land and grew crops to pay rent
Why did Texans oppose any interference with the institution of slavery?
They believed slavery was necessary for economic growth in Texas.
What is the principle foundation of REPUBLICANISM?
VOTERS are the root of power because they control who governs them.
How did cowboys become obsolete?
growth of railroads
The increasing demand for beef?
Grew the cattle industry
Sharecroppers?
rented land, tools, seeds and houses and used their harvest to pay rent
Why did Texas continue to fight the Civil War after Robert E. Lee Surrendered?
News did not reach Texas until June 19th, 1865
Which of the following is an example of individual rights in the Texas Constitution?
A. Who can run for office?
B. When elections can be held?
C. The right to Assemble?
D. How the Governor can be impeached?
C. The right to Assemble
First Cowboys
Spanish Vaqueros
How many cowboys were Mexican, African American, or female?
1/2 or more
How did agriculture affect the economy of Texas?