Vocabulary
tax on imported goods
tariffs
Who was the president during the civil war
Abraham Lincoln
What was the main cause of the civil war
slavery
when did the civil war start
1861
what is the war that was fought because of slavery
civil war
State governments should have as much power as the federal government
states rights
who was a former governor of Texas who improved the Texas military
Francis Lubbock
why did the mexican american war happen
mexico wanted a different border
when did the civil war end
1865
What war happened because of a border dispute
Mexican-american war
get rid of
abolish
Who Issued a proclamation declaring all slaves were free
General Gordon Granger
Why was Texas annexed
manifest destiny
when was Abraham Lincoln elected
1860
What was the final battle of the civil war
Palmito Ranch
someone who supports getting rid of something
abolitionist
Confederate General from Texas
Sent to slow down the march of General William T. Sherman through Georgia
John Bell Hood
why did more people go against slavery
uncle toms cabin
when was Texas' constitution made
1876
Texans tried to retake the island from the Union blockade.
Battle of Galveston
sectionalism
someone who is loyal to one area
Confederate Army major at the battle of Galveston
John B Magruder
Why could no slave ever be a u.s citizen
Dredd Scott decision
When was Texas annexed into the united states
1845
the union moved into Sabine Pass and up the Sabine River.
Battle of Sabine pass