Hosted By Mrs. Moeller

Life isLike aBox ofChocolates

Row 1, Col 1 “The Americans regard this continent as their birthright.” This quote best reflects the idea of: A. Freedom B. Manifest Destiny C. Federal Government D. States Rights B. Manifest Destiny

1,2 What year did Texas join the Confederate States of America? A B C D D. 1860

1,3 In his inaugural address Abraham Lincoln spoke of his desire to maintain the Union. What did Lincoln’s presidential election victory mean to many Texans? A. Texas would be able to join the Union B. Texans worried that Texas would not be able to join the Union C. Texans feared that Lincoln’s policies would end their chances to be treated fairly under the Constitution of 1824 D. Texans worried that Lincoln’s policies would destroy the Southern economy D. Texans worried that Lincoln’s policies would destroy the Southern economy

1,4 Dissatisfied with the course of reconstruction after the Civil War, what action did Congress take to reform The Reconstruction Plan A. Congress forced all southern states to sign the constitution of 1866 B. Congress established the Freedman’s Bureau to protect newly freed slaves from violence and black codes C. Congress forced Texas to approve the thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution D. Congress placed the South under control of the Army (Reconstruction Act of 1867) D. Congress placed the South under control of the Army (Reconstruction Act of 1867)

2,1 Which Texas hero was President for the republic, and later went on to become one of its governors? A. Sam Houston B. James P. Henderson C. Anson Jones D. David Burnet A. Sam Houston

2,2 What year was Sam Houston elected Governor of Texas? A B C D B. 1859

2,3 Which group was reestablished in 1874 to defend the frontier on Texas? A. Texas Rangers B. Buffalo Soldiers C. Confederate Army D. Frontier Regiment A. Texas Rangers

2,4 Congressional Reconstruction meant that what would happen? A. freed people would be discouraged from voting B. democrats would be forbidden to hold office C. the terms for rejoining the Union were made more difficult D. white Southerners could not vote C. The terms for rejoining the Union were made more difficult

3,1 What was Houston’s goal in 1860? A. to become president of the Confederacy B. to keep Texas from seceding C. to retire to his home in Huntsville D. to prevent Abraham Lincoln’s election B. To keep Texas from seceding

3,2 What year did slavery end in Texas? A B C D B. 1865

3,3 In most parts of the South, prior to the Civil War, free African Americans A. could easily find work in factories that slaves were not allowed to take B. risked being sold into slavery if they associated with slaves C. like slaves, were not allowed to vote or get an education D. had to work in plantations under the same conditions as slaves C. Like slaves, were not allowed to vote or get an education

3,4 Which was NOT an advantage of the North at the beginning of the Civil War? A. a larger population from which to recruit soldiers B. More railroads for moving troops and supplies C. more factories to produce weapons and supplies D. the ability to use cotton diplomacy to gain foreign support D. The ability to use cotton diplomacy to gain foreign support

4,1 The purpose of the Freedman’s Bureau was what? A. to strengthen the Republican Party B. to abolish slavery C. to find African Americans jobs D. to loan money to Southerners C. To find African Americans jobs

4,2 Texas annexation is different from any other in the U.S. What makes it different? A. secret agreements between Sam Houston and Santa Anna B. the replacement of the flag of the Republic of Texas C. the resolution that Texas could be divided into five states D. the resolution that Texas could not be divided C. The resolution that Texas could be divided into five states

4,3 Which was a factor in the division between the North and the South? A. differences between the North’s industrial economy and the South’s agricultural economy B. disputes regarding tariffs C. the South’s use of slave labor D. all of the above

4,4 Which statement best describes a difference between the Constitution of the Republic of Texas and the Constitution of 1845 written for the state of Texas? A. The republic’s constitution protected homesteads from being taken to pay debts B. The Republic’s constitution allowed settlers from other states to continue bringing slaves with them to Texas C. The Constitution of 1845 named the executive offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor as the highest in the government D. the Constitution of 1845 did not allow ministers or priests to serve in the Legislature C. The constitution of 1845 named the executive offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor as the highest in the government

5,1 What year did Texas become the 28 th state in the United States of America? A B C D C. 1845

5,2 Many Northerners did not want Texas to be admitted to the Union primarily because they believed A. admission of Texas would tip the balance in the U.S. Congress to the South B. admission of Texas to the U.S. would cause a war with Mexico C. most of the settlers in Texas would become part of The Whig Party D. admission of Texas would increase the immigration of foreigners to the U.S. A. Admission of Texas would tip the balance in the U.S. Congress to the South

5,3 In what years was the Mexican War fought? A B C D B

5,4 How did the Civil War affect the Texas economy? A. Some people remained loyal to the Union during the war B. the blockade by the United States reduced the sale of farm products C. thousands of slaves were sent to Texas during the war D. people learned to use herbs instead of medicine B. The blockade by the United States reduced the sale of farm products