Texas History Chapter 15 Flashcards
Where was the first civil war battle?
Ft. Sumter, South Carolina
Who was the president of the confederacy?
Jefferson Davis
Who was elected president of the U.S. in 1860?
Abraham Lincoln
What African American was awarded the Medal of Honor?
Milton holland
What battle ruined any hopes the union had to control Texas?
Sabine Pass
What Texas was postmaster general of Texas?
John Reagan
In what city did vigilantes hang 40 unionists?
Gainesville
What Texas governor opposed secession?
Sam Houston
Where was the last land battle of the Civil War fought?
Palmito Ranch
What does conscription mean?
Forced military service
What was the oath of allegiance?
An oath that the Confederacy government officials were required to take.
How did the governors of Texas spend their time?
Working toward the confederate war effort.
How well did Texans represent the war?
60,000 men
Which southern states seceded from the Union .
Texas Arkansas Tennessee Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Florida Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Virginia
Why were southerners against the election of a republican president?
They thought slavery would end and destroy their way of life
