Tx history

Question 1

How did Sam Houston feel about joining the United States?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

What is Manifest Destiny?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

What made the US hesitant about allowing Texas to become a state?

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

When did Texas become a state?

Answer 4

They became a state on December, 29, 1845

Question 5

What issue was dividing the US during the 1800’s?

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

What were the main causes of the Civil War?

Answer 6

Annexation of texas
Election of President Lincoln
South Carolina seceding
Bombing of Fort Sumter

Question 7

What was the last event that led to the Southern states seceding?

Answer 7

When President Lincoln was elected it caused many southern states to secede as they feared he would eliminate slavery.

Question 8

What did Sam Houston think about the idea of seceding?

Answer 8

Houston felt as though he needed to be loyal to the United States, as that sección would eventually lead to a civil war.

Question 9

What was the first battle of the Civil War?

Answer 9

The Bombing of Fort Sumter was the first battle that started the Civil War. In 1861

Question 10

What was the purpose of the Union blockade?

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

What were the effects of the Union blockade on the Texas home front?

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

What was the most important thing Texas did to help the South during the Civil War?

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

What was the last battle of the Civil War?

Answer 13

The Battle of Palmito Ranch which happened in April 12th 1865

Question 14

What was the point of Reconstruction?

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Who was in charge of reconstruction after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln?

Answer 15

After President Lincoln died President Johnson took over the reconstruction plan.

Question 16

Which Reconstruction was tougher on Texas?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

Answer 17

The Emancipation Proclamation stated that slavery was dead, and that the civil war was officially over.

Question 18

What were the Black Codes?

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Who was in charge of Congressional Reconstruction?

Answer 19

Congress

Question 20

What year did Texas rejoin the Union?

Answer 20

Texas was readmitted to the union on March 18th 1870.

Question 21

What event led to the United States joining in World War I?

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

What did Texas do to help during World War I?

Answer 22

many Texans fought in the war
People bought liberty bond to help loan the government money
The Red Cross was created

Question 23

What is the event that started the Great Depression?

Answer 23

The Great Depression started because of the big stock market crash. It was called Black Tuesday.

Question 24

What is the New Deal? What was it supposed to do?

Answer 24

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

Question 25

What ended the Great Depression?

Answer 25

The end of prohibition on alcohol, the New deal, and WWII.

Question 26

Why did the United States join World War II?

Answer 26

The bombing at Pearl Harbor led the U.S to join WWII

Question 27

What did World War II do for the Texas economy?

Answer 27

Improved the economy for Texas, women joined the workforce, limits on food, migration, and urbanization happened.

Question 28

What ended Prohibition?

Answer 28

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.

Question 29

What is the Bill of Rights?

Answer 29

The Bill of Rights is a list that protects citizens fundamental freedoms.

Question 30

Define Limited government.

Answer 30

Limited government leaders do not have complete control over citizens. In this government everyone, even the authority figures must abide by the laws written.

Question 31

What is the purpose of the Legislative branch?

Answer 31

The legislative branch is there to propose and aprove bills.

Question 32

What is the function of the Executive branch?

Answer 32

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.

Question 33

What is the job of the Judicial branch?

Answer 33

The job of the Judicial branch is to make sure that all citizens are enforcing the laws and obeying justice.

Question 34

What is the largest source of state-controlled revenue?

Answer 34

Taxes and fees

Question 35

When was the current Texas constitution written?

Answer 35

1876