Economic Changes
What is the term for the cycle that includes periods of economic growth followed by downturns?
Boom and Bust Cycle
What movement in the early 1900s aimed to address social and political issues?
Progressivism/Progressive Era
What were the cattle trails?
Trails created to transport cattle to meet the beef demand in Northern U.S. states.
What natural disaster in 1900 led to significant changes in Galveston, Texas?
the Galveston Hurricane
What does the 18th Amendment prohibit (ban)?
What is the sale and distribution of alcohol
What industry involves products made from petroleum, such as plastics and cosmetics?
Petrochemicals Industry
Who were the journalists that exposed corruption and problems in government?
Muckrakers
How did barbed wire and railroads change the cattle drives?
Barbed Wire and expansion (increase) of Railroads helped to end the Cattle Drive Era in Texas.
How did the Galveston Hurricane change the city's government?
It led to the implementation of a commission style of government.
What did the 19th Amendment accomplish?
It granted women the right to vote.
What is the process of moving from rural areas to cities?
Urbanization
Regulations on working conditions are known as a…
Labor Reform (example: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire)
What was the major economic impact of the Cattle Drive Era?
It met the demand for beef in the Northern United States, creating a strong economic benefit for Texas.
What major safety changes were made after the Texas City Explosion?
New safety rules for chemical production were established.
What amendment repealed (canceled) the 18th amendment?
21st amendment
_____________: agricultural business focuses on the production and distribution of farming products.
Agribusiness
What was the goal of the 18th Amendment?
to prohibit (ban) the sale and distribution of alcohol
What was one solution to the Dust Bowl?
New farming techniques
(Dry Farming, Terracing, Strip Farming)
What impact did the Galveston Hurricane have on the city's infrastructure (building)?
It resulted in raising the city and building a seawall.
The 19th amendment is an example of a __________ reform.
Political
What event started a significant economic boom in Texas due to a major oil discovery?
Spindletop
What significant social change did the Progressive Movement help achieve?
Answers may include: women's suffrage, banning child labor, requiring school for children, banning alcohol, safer working conditions (labor reforms), etc.
What was the significance of the Texas City Explosion of 1947?
It highlighted the need for better safety regulations in chemical production.
What were the long-term effects of the natural disasters on Texas's economy and society?
They encourages reforms in safety, infrastructure, and governance.
The 18th amendment is an example of a ________ reform because it sought to fix society’s problems.
Social