7th tx Flashcards
How did Sam Houston feel about joining the United States?
Houston felt as though annexation for Texas would solve many problems, and that it would be approved quickly. Texas was in major debt so he thought by joining the U.S this would go away. Was very supportive of annexation.
What is Manifest Destiny?
Manifest Destiny is the idea that it is Americans’ god given right to expand their territory. This idea started around the late 18th and early 19th century.
What made the US hesitant about allowing Texas to become a state?
U.S was hesitant to allow Texas as one of the states because …..
Would upset the balance of slave and free states
U.S did not what to take Texas’ debt
Thought it was too big to be a state
Feared that if Texas was annexed Mexico would turn on them.
When did Texas become a state?
They became a state on December 29 1845
What issue was dividing the US during the 1800’s?
The main issue that was dividing Texas was the slavery issue with the north and the south. The North did not want slavery and the South did.
What were the main causes of the Civil War?
Annexation of texas
Election of President Lincoln
South Carolina seceding
Bombing of Fort Sumter
Disagreement with slavery
What was the last event that led to the Southern states seceding?
When President Lincoln was elected it caused many southern states to secede as they feared he would eliminate slavery.
What did Sam Houston think about the idea of seceding?
Houston felt as though he needed to be loyal to the United States, as that sección would eventually lead to a civil war.
What was the first battle of the Civil War?
The Bombing of Fort Sumter was the first battle that started the Civil War. In 1861
What was the purpose of the Union blockade?
The Union blockade was the union’s idea to stop the confederates from winning the war. They stopped the trade of goods and weapons with the Confederates and the other nations.
What was the most important thing Texas did to help the South during the Civil War?
Texas sold cotton to Mexico which earned a lot of money for the U.S. Texas also created a lot of guns and ammunition for them. Which helped earn a lot of money from the South/union.
What were the effects of the Union blockade on the Texas home front?
The import of goods was harder on the home front, causing many shortages. It also made it harder to export Cotton. In conclusion Texas faced many shortages due to the union blockade.
What was the last battle of the Civil War?
The Battle of Palmito Ranch which happened in April 12th 1865
What was the point of Reconstruction?
The era of reconstruction ( 1865 - 1877) was to rebuild and unite the southern states that seceded. To change laws and rules about slavery in the constitution.
Who was in charge of reconstruction after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln?
After President Lincoln died President Johnson took over the reconstruction plan.
