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What was the primary occupation of the individuals who dominated the Texas Secession Convention?
What was the primary occupation of the individuals who dominated the Texas Secession Convention?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Galveston, fought on January 1, 1863?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Galveston, fought on January 1, 1863?
What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau, established during the Reconstruction Era?
What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau, established during the Reconstruction Era?
When was the Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Lincoln, actually enforced in Texas?
When was the Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Lincoln, actually enforced in Texas?
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What was the significance of the Texas Constitution of 1869?
What was the significance of the Texas Constitution of 1869?
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What motivated Texas to secede from the Union in 1861?
What motivated Texas to secede from the Union in 1861?
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What was the significance of the arrival of Union General Gordon Granger in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865?
What was the significance of the arrival of Union General Gordon Granger in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865?
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What marked the end of the Reconstruction Era in Texas?
What marked the end of the Reconstruction Era in Texas?
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What was the location of the naval battle fought on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War?
What was the location of the naval battle fought on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War?
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What was the importance of Texas's geographic location during the Civil War?
What was the importance of Texas's geographic location during the Civil War?
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Study Notes
Secession and the Ordinance of Secession
- Texas seceded from the United States on March 2, 1861, after the election of Abraham Lincoln as President
- The Ordinance of Secession was adopted on March 2, 1861, by the Texas Secession Convention
- The ordinance declared Texas to be a sovereign and independent state, separating from the United States
- The secession convention was dominated by slave owners and those who supported states' rights
Texas in the Confederacy
- Texas joined the Confederate States of America (CSA) on March 23, 1861
- The state played a significant role in the Confederacy, providing troops, supplies, and leadership
- Texans fought in many battles, including the Battle of Galveston, and suffered heavy casualties
- The state's economy suffered greatly during the war, with many cities and towns experiencing destruction and poverty
Reconstruction Era Politics
- After the Civil War, Texas was occupied by federal troops and underwent Reconstruction (1865-1870)
- The Reconstruction era saw the establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau, which helped former slaves transition to freedom
- The Texas Constitution of 1869 granted African Americans the right to vote, but it was later revoked by the Democratic Party
- The Reconstruction era in Texas was marked by violence, intimidation, and political instability
Juneteenth and Emancipation in Texas
- Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the day enslaved Africans in Texas were informed of their freedom (June 19, 1865)
- General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to announce the emancipation of all slaves in the state
- The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, had not been enforced in Texas until Granger's announcement
- Juneteenth became a significant cultural and historical event in Texas, symbolizing the end of slavery and the beginning of freedom
Battle of Galveston
- The Battle of Galveston was fought on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War
- Union forces attempted to capture the city of Galveston, which was a strategic port and commercial center
- Confederate troops, led by General John B. Magruder, successfully defended the city, and the Union forces retreated
- The battle was one of the few Confederate victories in the Trans-Mississippi Theater
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This quiz covers the history of Texas during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era, including secession, the Confederacy, and the emancipation of slaves. Learn about the key events, figures, and battles that shaped Texas during this time period.
