This man was a musician and became known for his song "Maple Leaf Rag"
Who is Scott Joplin
100
In TISSUES, what does the T stand for?
What is Tariffs
100
How did oil lead to increased population in Texas?
Many people came to Texas for JOBS.
100
How did the Great Depression affect Texas and its economy?
Many people lost their jobs and many businesses shut down.
100
What happened in... 1845?
Texas annexation to the USA
200
This man was director of the Texas State Historical Association. He created the Handbook of Texas.
What is Walter Prescott Webb
200
In TISSUES, what does the I stand for?
What is Industry vs Agriculture
200
This is what it was called when cowboys moved cattle from Texas up north to Kansas.
Cattle drives
200
Which world event helped get America out of the Great Depression?
WWII
200
What happened in... 1861?
Start of the Civil War
300
This man was born in Houston, Texas. He founded the technology company Dell.
Michael Dell
300
In TISSUES, what do the three S's stand for?
What is sectionalism, slavery, state's rights
300
The invention of this machine led to an increase in the production of cotton.
The Cotton Gin.
300
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
19th amendment
300
What happened in... 1876?
Current constitution adopted, end of Reconstruction.
400
This lady was the first African American female to be elected to Congress from the Deep South.
Barbara Jordan
400
In TISSUES, what does the U stand for?
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin
400
Which two inventions led to the end of cattle drives in Texas?
Railroads and refrigeration.
400
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are called what?
The Bill of Rights
400
What happened in... 1901?
Oil discovered at Spindletop
500
He was an author and folklorist. He wrote many stories about life on the open range in Texas. He was awarded the Medal of Freedom by LBJ for his works.
J. Frank Dobie
500
In TISSUES, what does the E stand for?
What is Election of 1860
500
"This is a war of machines and ships and airplanes powered by oil. In short, this is an oil war."
How does this quote impact Texas during WWII?
Texas supplied 90% of the wars oil.
500
The Progressive movement was made up of _________ people and focused on reforming __________.