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100
The invention of modern farm _________ enabled farmers to grow more crops which led to lower _____ for these products when sold to the consumer.
What is "machinery" and "prices"?
100
During the early 20th century, the rapid ______ of industry led to an increased growth of ______ .
What are "growth" and "cities"?
100
The _____ industry has to do with the production of oil and _______ gas.
What is "petroleum" and "natural"?
100
He was governor of Texas, helped start the Texas Railroad Commission, fought crime, and most of his support came from rural Texans (first and last names).
Who is "James Hogg"?
100
_____ ______ was a former U.S. military post in Texas during World War I and was located in the metroplex city of __________.
What is "Camp Bowie" and "Ft. Worth"?
200
Following the ___________, many of the businesses in Galveston relocated to other places, especially _________ .
What is "Galveston Hurricane" and "Houston"?
200
Throughout history, people have made changes to ______, political, and economic institutions, or practices, in order to improve them and make them better. These efforts are known as _________.
What are "social" AND "reforms"?
200
A third-party movement that sprang up in the 1890s and drew support especially from disgruntled farmers and other rural residents who had not benefited from the growth in industry, feeling left out.
What is "Populism"?
200
A _______ job is one in which you perform a task for a person or business. (Examples: Retail store and fast-food employees, architects, coaches, janitorial jobs, doctors, managers, teachers, computer technology, accountants, etc.) Another major job category is _______ involving the assembly and production of products.
What is "service" AND "manufacturing"?
200
TRUE/FALSE: The main goal of the League of United Latin American Citizens was to support the rights of Spanish-speaking people.
What is "TRUE"?
300
It means "the political orientation of those who favor passing laws and regulations to support progress toward better conditions in government and society."
What is "progressivism"?
300
The ratification of this amendment led to suffrage for women.
What is the "19th Amendment"?
300
_____ ______ had a great impact on the petroleum (oil/gas) industry in Texas.
Who is "Howard Hughes"?
300
Place these events in order: (A) End of prohibition (B) Galveston hurricane (C) Right to vote amendment for women (D) Beginning of World War I
What is " B D C A "?
300
TRUE/FALSE: During World War I, many women entered the workforce resulting in great change in their lives and causing women to lose many rights they had begun to acquire.
What is "FALSE"?
400
Money used to invest in a business venture to get it started, or to make it grow, is called _________.
What is "capital"?
400
TRUE/FALSE: Rapid industrialization led to more people moving to rural areas.
What is "FALSE"? More people began to move to cities to work in industry.
400
_________ was the first major oil well in Texas occurring in the year ______ in East Texas.
What is "Spindletop" AND "1901"?
400
Organized in 1867, it served as an association of farmers and sponsored social activities, community services, and a political voice for agriculture.
What is a "grange"?
400
________ means "the right to _____ in political elections" and particularly applied to women in the early 20th century.
What is "suffrage" AND "vote"?
500
As the oil industry became a part of the Texas economy, this state government agency was established to regulate the oil industry in Texas.
What is the "Texas Railroad Commission"?
500
The part of the American continents south of the United States in which Spanish, Portuguese, or French is officially spoken.
What is "Latin America"?
500
It is "an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country".
What is an "embargo"?
500
The growth of the ________ industry in Texas led to increased employment opportunities and many new _________ being established such as Texaco.
What is "oil" AND "companies"?
500
The growth of cities in Texas led to an increase in ______ and _______ job opportunities.
What is "manufacturing" AND "service"?
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