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Why did Texas want to leave the Union?
A lack of protection from the national government and slavery was vital to their economy.
Why did corn and wheat production increase and cotton production decrease in Texas during the war?
A need to feed Confederate soldiers.
What Constitution created after the Civil War is still used today in Texas?
Constitution of 1876
The Bill of Rights reflects which principle of government?
Individual Rights
The Texas forces were commanded by this man at the Battle of Galveston.
John B. Magruder
When did the Civil War start?
April 12th, 1861.
Why did fighting continue in Texas after the surrender of the south?
Communication technology did not allow for Texas to know the war was over for several months.
What is the 13th amendment
Forbids slavery
What are States' Rights?
The idea that the national government should not intervene with state decisions.
What did Texas do after Lincoln was elected president in 1861?
They seceded from the Union.
Why was Sam Houston removed/resign as governor of Texas?
Refused to take oath of allegiance
How many Texans joined the war effort through the Conscription Act?
60,000
What is Juneteenth?
The day the slaves were freed in Texas.
What did the Constitution of 1876 and 15th amendment change about voting procedures?
Suffrage (voting) for all men, regardless of race.
Who was a confederate general, governor of Texas, and president of A&M University?
Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross
What event was the tipping point for Texas seceding?
Abraham Lincoln's election
The final battle of the Civil War
Palmito Ranch (near Brownsville)
Why could Texans not vote in the 1868 election?
They had not yet ratified a new constitution (of 1876) or the 14th amendment.
In what way is the Texas Constitution different from the U.S. Constitution in terms of power?
The governor (executive branch of Texas) has less power than the president (executive branch of U.S.)
This man led Texans at Gettysburg and has a fort named after him.
John Bell Hood
This was the political party that opposed the expansion of slavery.
Republicans
When did the Civil War begin?
April 12, 1861
What is the 14th amendment?
All citizens of the United States are equals regardless of race.
Which principle of government reflects the will of the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Who was Governor after Sam Houston?
Francis Lubbock