Civil War and Reconstruction Flashcards
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What was Sam Houston’s role during the secession crisis?
He refused to support secession from the United States and was removed as Governor of Texas.
What political party was formed to prevent the spread of slavery?
The Repulican Party
What region of the United States seceded from the Union?
The Southern Slave States
Name the four important battles fought in Texas during the Civil War.
Battle of Galveston, Battle of Sabine Pass, Battle of Palmito Ranch, Battle of Brownsville
What is the significance of the Battle of Palmito Ranch?
The Battle of Palmito ranch occurred one month after the Civil War ended and is considered the last battle of the Civil War.
What was the Freedmen’s Bureau?
The Freedmen’s Bureau was created to help former slaves; they gave food, helped them find jobs, and taught them how to read and write.
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
A proclamation issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, stating that all slaves residing in rebelling states are free.
Why was the Ku Klux Klan formed?
The Ku Klux Klan was formed to stop freed slaves from exercising their rights.
Describe the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment.
-The 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution freed all slaves in the United States.- FREE
-The 14th amendment protected the rights of formerly enslaved people.- CITIZENS
-The 15th amendment guaranteed African American men the right to vote.- VOTE
How did reconstruction change the power of the Texas governor?
During Reconstruction, Radical Republican Governor Edmund J Davis had too much power. At the end of Reconstruction Texas created a new Constitution that limited the power of the governor.
