Tx history 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
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 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 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 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.
Which Reconstruction was tougher on Texas?
President Johnson’s reconstruction plan was tougher because not many people agreed with his plan. So he faced many issues like the Radical Republican push back, impeachment and black codes against him.
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
The Emancipation Proclamation stated that slavery was dead, and that the civil war was officially over.
What were the Black Codes?
Black Codes was a way of calling race based discrimination. These laws prohibited where Africans lived, their jobs, or even who they could marry. This was considered another form of slavery.
Who was in charge of Congressional Reconstruction?
Congress
What year did Texas rejoin the Union?
Texas was readmitted to the union on March 18th 1870.
What event led to the United States joining in World War I?
The sinking of the Lusitania submarine, which led to the killing of many Texans and the Zimmerman telegram which said that Germany would attack the U.S led to the U.S joining WWI.
What did Texas do to help during World War I?
many Texans fought in the war
People bought liberty bond to help loan the government money
The Red Cross was created
What is the event that started the Great Depression?
The Great Depression started because of the big stock market crash. It was called Black Tuesday.
What is the New Deal? What was it supposed to do?
The New Deal was President Rooselvet’s plan to help prevent another economic downturn. The New Deal focused on problems that people faced during that time period such as unemployment, or housing crisis
What ended the Great Depression?
The end of prohibition on alcohol, the New deal, and WWII.
Why did the United States join World War II?
The bombing at Pearl Harbor led the U.S to join WWII
What did World War II do for the Texas economy?
Improved the economy for Texas, women joined the workforce, limits on food, migration, and urbanization happened.
What ended Prohibition?
When the great depression happened, prohibition was ended in hopes of boosting the economy. The government thought by bringing back alcohol more jobs would open up ending the depression.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is a list that protects citizens fundamental freedoms.
Define Limited government.
Limited government leaders do not have complete control over citizens. In this government everyone, even the authority figures must abide by the laws written.
What is the purpose of the Legislative branch?
The legislative branch is there to propose and aprove bills.
What is the function of the Executive branch?
The Executive branch’s main function is to enforce the laws. The governor decides if he or she wants to veto or keep the law.
What is the job of the Judicial branch?
The job of the Judicial branch is to make sure that all citizens are enforcing the laws and obeying justice.
What is the largest source of state-controlled revenue?
Taxes and fees
When was the current Texas constitution written?
1876
