Unit 1-6
A source written by someone who was actually present at an event (like a diary) is called a:
A. Secondary source.
B. Primary source.
C. Interpretive source.
D. Bias.
B. Primary source.
One major consequence of the use of barbed wire was—
A. The end of cattle drives
B. The introduction of rodeos
C. A decline in the number of ranches
D. Increased conflicts with American Indians
A. The end of cattle drives
Which Texan was a famous WWII hero and the most decorated soldier?
A. Audie Murphy
B. Chester W. Nimitz
C. Oveta Culp Hobby
D. John Nance Garner
A. Audie Murphy
Hector P. García is best known for founding which organization?
A. LULAC
B. American G.I. Forum
C. MAYO
D. United Farm Workers
B. American G.I. Forum
Urbanization in modern Texas is characterized by—
A. People moving from cities to farms
B. The growth of large cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston
C. A decrease in the total population
D. The end of the oil industry
B. The growth of large cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston
Which Native American group was known for using the buffalo and mastering horseback riding on the Great Plains?
A. Caddo.
B. Karankawa.
C. Comanche.
D. Jumano.
Comanche
What was one long-term consequence of the sharecropping system?
A. Workers organized labor unions
B. Many former slaves became trapped in a cycle of debt
C. Workers moved to cities to start businesses
D. Landowners sold property to pay wages
B. Many former slaves became trapped in a cycle of debt
How did WWI change the lives of women in Texas?
A. Many entered the workforce
B. They gained equal pay immediately
C. They served in combat roles
D. Universities barred them from entry
A. Many entered the workforce
Which leader promoted "Equality under the law" and integration in 1964?
A. James Farmer
B. Sam Houston
C. Mirabeau Lamar
D. Anson Jones
A. James Farmer
How have alternative energy sources contributed to the economy?
A. Wind energy and hydropower have become significant electricity sources
B. They have replaced oil entirely
C. They have had no impact
D. They only serve rural towns
A. Wind energy and hydropower have become significant electricity sources
What is the term for a person of Mexican heritage who calls Texas their home?
A. Empresario.
B. Alcalde.
C. Tejano.
D. Filibuster.
C. Tejano.
What was a major cause of shortages in medicine, food, and weapons on the Texas home front?
A. Union blockade along the Gulf coast
B. Confederate blockade along the Mississippi River
C. Union blockade along the Texas-Mexico border
D. Destruction of factories
A. Union blockade along the Gulf coast
How did supply and demand affect the early 1900s Texas economy
A. Overproduction led to price decreases
B. Underproduction led to price increases
C. Increased demand led to job loss
D. Decreased supply caused higher prices
A. Overproduction led to price decreases
The Civil Rights Movement in Texas aimed to end—
A. Urbanization
B. Segregation and discrimination
C. Oil drilling
D. Cattle drives
B. Segregation and discrimination
Which advancement created jobs in regions with declining industries?
A. Oil and Gas
B. MD Anderson
C. Wind Energy
D. NASA
C. Wind Energy
Who was the only Mexican empresario to successfully settle mostly Mexican families in Texas?
A. Green DeWitt.
B. Martín De León.
C. Haden Edwards.
D. Moses Austin.
B. Martín De León.
How is tenant farming similar to sharecropping?
A. Both receive more money than the landowner
B. Both rent the land and provide labor
C. Both provide all their own supplies
D. Both receive a smaller share of money than the landowner
D. Both receive a smaller share of money than the landowner
Which human factor contributed to the Dust Bowl?
A. Over-planting and planting in straight rows
B. Fencing in lands
C. Not harvesting enough crops
D. Wasting water in wells
A. Over-planting and planting in straight rows
Who was the first Hispanic member of the Texas Supreme Court?
A. Sam Rayburn
B. Raul Gonzalez, Jr.
C. Henry González
D. Barbara Jordan
B. Raul Gonzalez, Jr.
Texas culture reflects various immigrant groups through—
A. Solely American traditions like Halloween
B. Holidays like Cinco de Mayo and Wurstfest
C. Limiting foreign cuisines
D. Abolishing coming-of-age celebrations
B. Holidays like Cinco de Mayo and Wurstfest
What rallying cry was used by Texan soldiers after the Battle of the Alamo?
A. "Victory or Death!"
B. "Come and Take It!"
C. "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!"
D. "Texas Forever!"
C. "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!"
The "Buffalo Soldiers" were African American troops who—
A. Led the Confederate army
B. Served in distinguished military campaigns during the Indian Wars
C. Were primarily responsible for the end of the cattle drives
D. Established the first cattle trails to Kansas
B. Served in distinguished military campaigns during the Indian Wars
The "New Deal" programs were designed to—
A. End the Civil War
B. Provide relief and recovery during the Great Depression
C. Increase oil production at Spindletop
D. Stop the Galveston Hurricane
B. Provide relief and recovery during the Great Depression
Serving on a jury is an example of—
A. An individual right
B. A civic responsibility
C. A political party goal
D. A professional requirement
B. A civic responsibility
Individuals like Elisabet Ney and Amado Peña Jr. contributed to Texas through—
A. Medical innovations
B. Scientific discoveries
C. Sculptures and paintings (Arts)
D. Non-profit charities
C. Sculptures and paintings (Arts)