Tim's 7Th Grade Texas History, Chapter 12

Front 1

states rights

Back 1

The idea that the states have the right to limit the power of the federal government.

Front 2

secede

Back 2

withdraw from the Union

Front 3

abolitionist

Back 3

a person who wanted to abolish slavery.

Front 4

vigilantes

Back 4

People who take the law into their own hands.

Front 5

Explain the significance of the following:
a. Kansas-Nebraska Act

Back 5

a. This gave the right to the people of Kansas and Nebraska the right to vote to allow slavery.

Front 6

What was the status of the slaves under the law in Texas?

Back 6

They were regarded as property of the slave holder.

Front 7

Why did the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Dred Scott decision anger those who opposed slavery?

Back 7

Because of these decisions, the Federal government could not outlaw slavery in the territories.

Front 8

arsenal

Back 8

A storehouse for weapons.

Front 9

blockade

Back 9

Closes a port by positioning ships to keep people or supples from moving in or out.

Front 10

Explain the significance of the following.
John Bell Hood

Back 10

a. A brigade of Texans who formed Hood's Texas Brigade. They became on of the most famous units in the army of General Robert E. Lee, the Confederate leader.

Front 11

Explain the significance of the following.

Texas Troubles

Back 11

Allegations that a series of fires set in north Texas was done by slaves and abolitionists. As a result, the vigilantes hung between 30-100 people.

Front 12

Explain the significance of the following.

Secession Convention

Back 12

Texas was one of the only Southern states to have the people to vote whether to secede

Front 13

Explain the significance of the following.

Battle of Sabine Pass

Back 13

The Union intended to invade Texas at the Sabine Pass. As they approached, they were met with cannon fire from the Confederates, who disabled 2 Union ships and forced the other ships to retreat. The Texans captured about 300 Union soldiers.

Front 14

Explain the significance of the following.

Alberty Sidney Johnston

Back 14

Texas General who led the Confederate army in the Battle of Shiloh. Johnston was killed, and Sam Houston's son was taken prisoner by the Union Army.

Front 15

What contributions did the Texans make to the Union Army?

Back 15

They served in the Rio Grande Valley, and later in Louisiana. Also, more than 2000 served in the Union Army.

Front 16

Why did the Union want to blockade Texas ports?

Back 16

To cut off supplies to the Confederate army.

Front 17

Why did the North have an advantage over the South at the beginning of the Civil War?

Back 17

The North had many more soldiers available, and they had more available supplies, manufacturing most of them in the North.

Front 18

Why was it important for Texas to keep control of Galveston?

Back 18

To keep supplies moving in.

Front 19

blockade runners

Back 19

Ships who brought in the supplies by slipping past the blockade.

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Unionists

Back 20

Wanted Texas to remain a part of the United States.

Front 21

Explain the significance of the following.

The "Great Hangings"

Back 21

People siding with the Union, protested against the draft to the Confederate Army. 150 men in North Texas were rounded up and accused of treason. About 40 were hanged. Throckmorton came to intervene, and the others were set free.

Front 22

Explain the significance of the following.

"Battle of the Palmitto Ranch"

Back 22

In a battle after the end of the war, that took place at Palmitto Ranch. The Union retreated, and the South captured more than 100 men. However, it changed nothing, and soon disbanded their army.

Front 23

How did Texas help outfit the Confederate Army?

Back 23

Texas resources were used to make clothing, and supply food for the Army. Prisoners in Huntsville manufactured clothing. Items came from all over the state.

Front 24

What shortages did Texas suffer during the war.

Back 24

The blockade forced Texans to do without coffee, sugar, paper and many other items.

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Reconstruction

Back 25

The Federal Governments plan to restore the South the Union after the Civil War.

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amendments

Back 26

A formal change.

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sharecropper

Back 27

Farm workers who worked the land for half the profit. The landowner supplied the seeds, tools, animals and housing for the sharecroppers.

Front 28

What was the significance of Juneteenth?

Back 28

June 19, 1865 marked the day that Texas African Americans were to be considered free.

Front 29

black codes

Back 29

A set of laws used to limit the rights of African Americans. They limited the rights of the black man. Not allowed to serve on juries or from holding public office. In some ways similar to slavery. Could be arrested if found to be idle or not working. Courts could force them to work.

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Freedmans's Bureau

Back 30

Set up by the Federal Government to protect freedmen, or newly freed slaves from violence and black codes. They provided food and health care to African Americans. Helped adults find jobs, and set up schools for children.

Front 31

What were President Johnson's terms for Reconstruction?

Back 31

The same as Lincoln's plans.
1. The South would not be punished.
2. States had to set up temporary governments.
3. Must end slavery.
4. Declare the seccession is illegal.
5. Adult white males had to take an oath of loyalty for the U.S.
6. They could govern themselves again when they had met these terms.

Front 32

Why did Congress establish it own Reconstruction plan?

Back 32

1. Some thought the President's plan was too lenient.
2. Didn't like the fact that Confederate officers held office in the southern states.
3. They didn't like that Texas did not ratify the 13th amendment, which banned slavery, or the 14th Amendment which made all African Americans citizens.

Front 33

How did the sharecroppers system keep the workers tied to the land?

Back 33

The landowner controlled the prices that they paid to the sharecroppers, and the prices the sharecroppers had to pay for their food, clothes and medicine. They often went into debt, and couldn't leave the land until they were out of debt.

Front 34

On what 2 key issues did the North and the South disagree?

Back 34

Slavery and States Rights

Front 35

What were the names of 2 battles fought in Texas?

Back 35

1. Battle of Galveston
2. Battle of Sabine Pass
3. Brownsville
4. Battle of Laredo
5. Red River Campaign

Front 36

What did President Johnson's Reconstruction Plan require texas to do to rejoin the Union?

Back 36

1. The South would not be punished.
2. States had to set up temporary governments.
3. Must end slavery.
4. Declare the seccession is illegal.
5. Adult white males had to take an oath of loyalty for the U.S.