7.1A identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain the purpose of dividing the past into eras, including Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction
7.1B explain the significance of the following dates: 1861, Civil War begins; 1876, adoption of current state constitution
7.5A explain the central role the exansion of slavery played in the involvement of Texas in the Civil War
7.5B identify significant events concerning Texas and the Civil War such as the Battle of Galveston, the Battle of Sabine Pass, and the Battle of Palmito Ranch
7.5C explain the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas
7.8C analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation and communication on major events in Texas
7.13A identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights
7.13B compare the principles and concepts of the Texas Constitution to the U.S. Constitution, including the Texas and U.S. Bill of Rights
Essential Questions
What were the causes and effects of the Civil War?
Why did Texas support the Confederate States?
How was Texas affected by Reconstruction?
How does race impact citizen experiences during and after the Civil War?
Academic Vocabulary:
amendment: a formal change to a document
blockade: an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
civil war: a conflict between citizens of the same country
Freedmen: former slaves
Juneteenth: June 19, 1865; the date slaves were declared free in Texas
Reconstruction: the period from 1865-1877 during which the United States reunited and attempted to rebuild the country
secede: to withdraw from membership in an organization