MISC.
Who was president of the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln.
Which Texas city was the site of an important Civil War battle?
Galveston.
How did Texans help the war effort without fighting in battles?
They produced food and supplies for Confederate troops.
What did General Order No. 3 announce?
That enslaved people in Texas were free.
What was Reconstruction?
The period after the Civil War when Southern states were rebuilt and readmitted to the Union.
Which issue caused the biggest disagreement between Texas and the federal government?
Slavery.
Why was the Battle of Galveston important to Texas?
It restored Confederate control of an important port city
What kinds of supplies were produced in Texas during the war?
Food, clothing, and other military supplies.
Who announced General Order No. 3 in Texas?
General Gordon Granger.
What was the purpose of the Freedmen’s Bureau?
To help formerly enslaved people adjust to freedom.
What does the term states’ rights mean?
The belief that states should have the power to make their own laws.
Why were Texas ports important during the Civil War?
They allowed trade and supplies to reach the Confederacy.
Which groups of people helped support Confederate soldiers at home?
Women, enslaved people, and farmers.
On what date was emancipation announced in Texas?
June 19, 1865.
Name two ways the Freedmen’s Bureau helped formerly enslaved people.
Education, food, housing, and jobs.
(any two acceptable)
What was Abraham Lincoln’s main goal for Reconstruction?
To heal and reunite the nation.
Which side gained control of Galveston after the battle?
The Confederacy.
How did the Civil War affect daily life for Texans?
It affected the economy and everyday life, including shortages.
Why did freedom reach enslaved people in Texas later than in other states?
Texas was far from Union control.
What were the Reconstruction Acts designed to do?
Reorganize Southern governments and help states rejoin the Union.
What does the phrase “with malice toward none” suggest about Lincoln’s attitude toward the South?
He wanted forgiveness instead of punishment.
How did control of Galveston help the Confederate war effort?
It allowed the Confederacy to move supplies and continue trade.
Why was Texas important to the Confederacy even though many battles were fought elsewhere?
Texas supplied food, materials, and soldiers.
What modern holiday is connected to General Order No. 3, and why is it important?
Juneteenth, because it celebrates the end of slavery in Texas.
What had to happen before Texas could be readmitted to the Union?
Texas had to follow Reconstruction laws.