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When did the U.S. Civil War began
Civil War began 1861
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Texans viewed the issue of states' rights in the years leading up to the Civil War
The federal government should not settle issues of labor and land in Texas.
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When TX seceded from the USA in 1861, what was the primary argument of those who supported Secession?
Slavery was necessary for the Texan economy
100
What ship captured the USS Harriet Lane at the Battle of Galveston
the CSS Bayou City
100
Which of the 3 branches in the Texas State Government would the Texas Senate belong
Legislative
200
Before the Civil War, only 25 percent of Texas families owned slaves. Yet most nineteenth- century Texans opposed any interference with the institution of slavery because
they believed that slavery was necessary for continued economic growth of Texas.
200
How the Northern States and Southern States viewed tariffs before the Civil War
Northern states favored higher tariffs to protect American manufacturers from European competition,
while southern states favored lower tariffs to make exporting cotton more profitable.
200
Name some county level officials
Clerk
Sheriff
Constable
200
Are the Rights in US Bill of rights and the Texas Bill of Rights very different?
No,
They have many rights in common
200
Considering the government levels of State, County, and Municipal (city)
Who provides police and fire protection
Municipal
300
What flags flew over Texas during the Civil War
United States and Confederate flags flew over Texas during the Civil War and Reconstruction era
300
Why were leaders in Texas were unhappy with the Missouri Compromise of 1820
At the time of signing, most territories were above the line drawn and therefore could only be admitted into the Union as free states.
300
Some contributions of the great Texan;
Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross
19th Governor of Texas
Rescued Cynthia Ann Parker from the Comanches
300
NOTICE!
Headquarters; Galveston, October 4th, 1862; 10 o'clock P.M.
The Commander of the Federal Naval Fleet having granted four days time to remove the women and children from the City, notice is hereby given to the citizens, that they may avail themselves of the opportunity of leaving.
The notice above represents precautions taken by the Confederate army before a battle. Based on the information from the notice, which of the following statements best reflects the priorities of Texas military leaders before a battle?
They were concerned with evacuating women and children
300
If you were concerned about crime in your subdivision what level of government should be notified.
Municipal
400
Texans and other southerners thought he might abolish slavery
The election of Abraham Lincoln to the presidency was considered the biggest threat to the institution of slavery in Texas
400
Confederate leaders William B. Franklin, Frederick Croker, and Richard W. Dowling have been credited for making the Second Battle of Sabine Pass...
The most one-sided Confederate victory of the Civil War.
400
What principle of government allows for both a Texas and US Constitution?
Federalism
400
Difference between limited government in the US and TX constitutions
The TX Government has only powers explicitly stated in state constitution.
The federal government also has implied power.
400
John Bell Hood is known for:
Known for bravery and aggressiveness
500
Which Texas holiday celebrates the announcement by the U.S. Army that the CW was over and the end of slavery
Juneteenth
500
Texas politician John Henninger Reagan became unpopular when, at the close of the Civil War, he called for cooperation with the federal government.
Why did he return to office?
He returned to public office when his prediction that dissenters would be treated harshly proved accurate
500
The military milestone that led to Confederate military advancement and the death of General Thomas Green
1864 attacks on the gunboats patrolling the red river
500
When was the current Texas border Established
and
How?
1850
The Compromise of 1850
500
John Magruder known for:
Serving in the armies of three nations
