Spanish-American War
What year did the Spanish-American war take place?
1898
What was one of the organizations or movemnts that benifited farmers and the common man?
The Grange, Progressive Movement, Populist Party
What were the names of the 2 sides of the war?
Allies and Central Powers
The contruction of buildings in a place that is relatively empty is what?
urbanilization
What is the most valuble oil feild in Texas?
Spindletop
Who was the leader of the Rough Riders?
Theodore Roosevelt
What political party cuased the formation of movements like the populist party?
Democratic Party
This intercepted German telegram promised to help Mexico regain Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico if they joined the Central Powers.
The Zimmerman telegram
In 1900, what city was destroyed by which natural disaster.
Galveston, hurricane
What city is Spindle located near?
Beaumont
How long did the war last?
10-16 weeks
What was the Populist Party?
The populist party was an organization ment to reduce the influnce big business had of the government
The American trade ship that Germany sunk
Lusitania
What was the purpose of The Grange?
Make life easier for farmers and education more accesible.
What year was oild discovered in Spindletop?
1901
What country wanted to gain independence from Spain, which inevitably led to the war?
Cuba
What was James Ferguson's nickname?
Farmer Jim Doe
He was the President of the United States who campaigned on "keeping us out of war" before eventually asking for a declaration of war.
Woodrow Wilson
What did plan did the progressive party put into place?
The commision plan
Who were the fist people to strike oil in Spindletop?
Anthony Lucas
What year did tensions start rising for the Spanish -American war?
1895
Who were the three political figures in Texas whose main goal was helping the common man?
James Ferguson, James Hogg, Lawrence Ross
What year did the U.S join the War?
1917
What was the progressive movements main goal?
To take away the influence business had on the government.
Who was the egineer of the drill that struck oil in spindle top?
Patillo Higgins