Galveston, Oil, WWI, WWII
What actions did Texas leaders take after the Galveston Hurricane?
Built a seawall & raised elevation
--> Bonus: What became the new focus? Why?
What are reform movements? What are the 6 different reform movements?
Agrarianism, populism, labor reform, women's suffrage, conservatism, progressivism
--> Bonus: What is the goal of each?
This priest began the fight for Mexican independence with the “Grito de Dolores.”
Who is Miguel Hidalgo?
--> Bonus: When did Mexico gain independence? From who?
Why did Texas rewrite the Constitution in 1876?
--> Bonus: What are the similarities & differences of the U.S. and Texas Constitution?
What is urbanization? What is globalization?
1. The growth of cities as people move from rural areas to urban areas 2. The increasing connection of countries and economies
--> Bonus: What are Texas major cities?
Where was oil discovered? When?
Spindletop / 1901
--> Bonus: What is a boom and bust cycle?
What is a civil rights movement? Whats the purpose?
Movement that focuses on equal rights and ending segregation & discrimination
--> Bonus: What 2 groups were the most discriminated?
What is secession? Why does Texas secede? When?
Leaving a country / Slavery & States Rights / 1961
--> Bonus: What does Texas seceding lead to?
What is a cattle drive? What trail was used?
Movement of cattle herds / Chisholm trail
--> Bonus:What ended cattle drives?
What caused the 1980s oil crisis in Texas?
Overproduction of oil led to the oil price go down
--> Bonus: What is the crisis in oil going to lead to?
What changes are going to take place in Texas because of WWI? (3 things)
1. Military bases 2. Oil Boom 3. Women enter workforce
--> Bonus: What takes place in the 1920s? What is everyone doing?
What are some civil right movement groups?
LULC, CORE, MAYO, MALDEF. G.I. Forum
--> Bonus: Who was involved in each group? Goal? Methods?
What are the main battles of the Civil War that were fought in Texas?
Battle of Galveston, Battle of Sabine Pass, Battle of Palmito Ranch
--> Bonus: What was the significance of each battle and what methods were used?
What was the frontier war? Who did it involve?
Conflict between Comanches and Texans over the western frontier
--> Bonus: Who was the leader of the Comanche? And what group fought for Texas?
What were the 4 major industries that were developed in Texas in the 50s and 60s?
Oil/Petrochemicals, Aerospace, Technology, Medican Industries
--> Bonus: What is one characteristics of each of these industries?
What are the 2 causes of the Great Depression? What event starts the Great Depression?
1.Overproduction & Stock Speculation 2. Stock Market Crash
--> Bonus: What was created to deal with it? Purpose? Who created it?
Who is Barbara Jordan? Who is Kay Bailey Hutchison
1. First African American woman from the South elected to Congress. 2. First female senator
--> Bonus: What are Oveta Culp Hobbys contributions?
This order officially freed enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865.
What is Juneteenth?
--> Bonus: What is emancipation?
What caused the U.S.-Mexican War?
Texas getting annexed
--> Bonus: Who won? What did they gain as a result?
What are Black Codes and Jim Crow Laws?
Laws passed to limit freedom of African Americans / Laws that enforced racial segregation
What caused the Dust Bowl? (Natural & Man made) Where did it take place?
--> Bonus: What programs are going to help solve the issues?
1.This Texan served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for many years. 2.This politician became one of the first Mexican American mayors of a major U.S. city in El Paso.
1.Who is Sam Rayburn? 2. Who is Raymond Telles?
--> Bonus: Who is Raul A. Gonzalez Jr?
What social/economic system was created after slavery was abolished?
Sharecropping
What immigration groups moved to Texas after it was annexed? What did they bring with them?
1. Germans, Czechs, Irish, Polish, Mexican immigrants, African Americans
2. Food, religion, music, language
What is conservatism? And why is the 1994 election so significant?
The belief in limited gov., less taxes, traditional values / George W. Bush was elected and Texas went from Democratic to Republican