Civil War
What is a Civil War?
A conflict when a country fights itself.
What does "secede" mean?
To withdraw from an organization.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
The President of the United States during the Civil War
What happened on February 1, 1861?
The Secession Convention met and voted to secede.
What role did slavery play in Texas?
It was central to the economy and led to conflict.
What was the Battle of Galveston?
A battle on January 1, 1863, where Confederate soldiers kept control of Galveston.
What is "suffrage"?
The right to vote in political places.
Who was Governor Houston?
The governor who refused to take an oath of allegiance to the Confederacy.
What did the Freedmen's Bureau do?
Provided food, clothing, education, and job training to freed slaves.
What is livestock?
Valuable farm animals
Describe the significance of Juneteenth.
It marks the day in 1865 when all slaves were declared free in the U.S.
Define "Union."
The North and those who were against slavery.
Who was Andrew Johnson?
The Vice President who took over after Lincoln’s assassination.
What was the Battle of Sabine Pass?
A significant victory for a small Confederate force against Union troops on September 8, 1863.
How did the Civil War affect Texas' economy?
It altered the economic structure and led to changes in agriculture.
What was the last battle of the Civil War?
The Battle of Palmito Ranch, on May 12-13, 1865.
What does "Confederate" refer to?
Pro-slavery and the South.
Name one African American delegate in Texas politics.
George T. Ruby.
Describe the significance of the Secession Convention.
It was the meeting where Texas decided to secede from the Union.
What is a scalawag?
Southerners who supported the Union.
What did the Civil War settle?
It ensured the United States remained a single nation and abolished slavery nationwide.
What is "Reconstruction"?
The period when the North had to fix the South after the Civil War.
Who was George T. Ruby?
An African American delegate who wrote effective bills for Texas.
What were the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?
The 13th abolished slavery, the 14th granted citizenship, and the 15th granted voting rights.
What is a carpetbagger?
Northerners who moved to the South after the Civil War for economic opportunities.