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How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War?
A)New Citizens to the state could now vote sooner B)All people were allowed to vote at the age of 21 C)All men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote D)Women were allowed to vote
100
General in the Confederate Army, Nineteenth Governor of Texas, President of Texas A&M University - Who is being described?
A)Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross B)Francis Lubbock C)John Bell Hood D)Thomas Green
100
How did the issue of states' rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?
A)Seceding states believed the U.S. Constitution prevented states from establishing local taxation B)Seceding states believed only state governments can protect the individual rights of citizens C)Seceding states believed the federal government should not intervene in state decisions D)Seceding states believed the federal government was not permitted to raise tariffs
100
Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?
A)Separation of powers B)Checks and balances C)Popular sovereignty D)Federalism
200
Fought along the Rio Grande River, took place after the surrender of the Confederacy, last military conflict associated with the American Civil War. Which battle is being described?
A)Battle of Monett's Ferry B)Battle of Palmito Ranch C)Battle of Sabine Pass D)Battle of Galveston
200
Following the American Civil War most former enslaved African Americans in Texas began making a living as -
A)railroad porters B)sharecroppers C)cowboys D)ranchers
200
How did communication systems during the Civil War influence Texas?
A)Slow communication allowed for continued fighting and delayed the emancipation of enslaved people for weeks after the end of the war B)Photographs of battle scenes published in newspapers led many in Texas to desire an end to the war C)New telegraph connections helped Confederate forces in Texas anticipate Union movements D)Telephones allowed soldiers in the field to communicate with family members back home
200
Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union?
A)They thought the national government was influenced by Britain B)They disagreed with paying high federal taxes C)They considered slavery vital to the economy D)They wanted Abraham Lincoln as president
300
Which level of government has the primary responsibility for the following activities: provide police and fire protection, provide emergency medical services, construct sewer and water lines, inspect structures for health and safety, and establish zoning rules for construction.
A)City government B)County government C)State government D)National government
300
Which event led to the increased production of corn and wheat in Texas during the years of the American Civil War?
A)Confederate officials sent money to Texas farmers to buy land B)A need to feed soldiers increased demand for these products C)Enslaved people stopped working on cotton plantations D)Texas farms began using new fertilizers and pesticides
300
Which taxes help fund state and local governments in Texas?
A)Income taxes and import tariffs B)Gasoline and inheritance taxes C)Property and sales taxes D)Business and poll taxes
300
What was the effect of Sam Houston's refusal to swear an oath of loyalty to the Confederacy?
A)Texas amended the state constitution to eliminate the oath B)Sam Houston was made a general in the Union army C)Sam Houston was removed as governor D)Texas did not secede from the Union
400
Which freedom is guaranteed by Article I, Section 6 of the Texas Constitution?
A)Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures B)Freedom of assembly C)Freedom of religion D)Freedom of speech
400
This sequence of events occurred in chronological order: 1)Sam Houston removed as governor 2)American Civil War fought 3)Texas readmitted to the Union 4)Texas Constitution adopted
TRUE or FALSE
400
Which government institution consists of elected officials and provides standards and policies for education in Texas?
A)Comptroller of Public Accounts B)Texas Education Agency C)State Board of Education D)Texas Bar Association
400
Which democratic principle is reflected in Article II, Section 1 of the Texas Constitution of 1876?
A)Separation of powers B)Limited government C)Republicanism D)Federalism
500
Which Texas holiday celebrates the announcement by the U.S. Army in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 that all slaves were free?
A)Texas Independence Day B)Thanksgiving Day C)Veteran's Day D)Juneteenth
500
Which headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War?
A)Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery B)We Must Fight for Freedom in Mexico C)Texas Welcomes Indians as Citizens D)The Union Must Be Preserved
500
In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?
A)1865 B)1861 C)1859 D)1856
500
How was cotton production in Texas affected by the Civil War?
A)Production declined during the war, but increased sharply in the decades that followed the war B)Production increased before the war, but fell sharply in the decades that followed the war C)Production steadily increased each decade in the late 1800s D)Production was unaffected by the war