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All of the following occurred in Texas from 1865 to 1900 as a result of industrialization EXCEPT
A. the rise of large market centers such as Houston, San Antonio and Dallas
B. the emergence of cotton processing industries
C. an increase in the percentage of people living in rural areas
D. an increase in the demand for beef and flour
C. an increase in the percentage of people living in rural areas
What political party gained popularity in 1892 in south Texas and was formed by the Farmer's Alliance?
F. Democratic Party
G. Republican Party
H. Whig Party
J. Populist Party
J. Populist Party
Spindletop marked the beginning of which of the following historical eras?
A. Early Statehood
B. Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction
C. Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads
D. Age of Oil
D. Age of Oil
The primary goal of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association was to —
F. reform the poor conditions in Texas prisons
G. outlaw the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages
H. protect the voting rights that had been granted to African Americans
J. win ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
J. win ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
How did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 alter the economic development of Texas?
A. The devastation caused a decade-long recession.
B. Oil production never recovered to pre-hurricane levels.
C. Major industries in Galveston moved inland to Houston.
D. Cotton growers were forced out of Texas to find new distributors.
C. Major industries in Galveston moved inland to Houston.
What invention benefited both the rancher and the farmer, but ultimately brought an end to the open range?
F. railroads
G. barbed wire
H. windmills
J. steel plow
G. barbed wire
The expansion of urban areas due to the oil industry, created a demand on what other Texas industry?
A. Ranching industry
B. Agricultural industry
C. Lumber industry
D. Steel industry
B. Agricultural industry
Which of the following is a characteristic of Texas during the Age of Oil?
F. Growth of cattle drives
G. Growth of urban areas
H. Decline of job opportunities
J. Decline of industrialization
G. Growth of urban areas
Which goal was the original mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens?
A. Support the rights of Spanish-speaking people
B. Argue for new laws that improve factory conditions
C. Campaign for the elimination of immigration quotas
D. Improve relations with nations of Central and South America
A. Support the rights of Spanish-speaking people
How did rapid industrial expansion change the distribution of population within Texas during the early
20th century?
F. The population of cities expanded rapidly.
G. Many people could travel easier across the state.
H. Many people moved out of the state for job opportunities.
J. The population of coastal cities rose while inland cities fell.
F. The population of cities expanded rapidly.
The rise of commercial farms, the expansion of farms further west, and the emergence of bustling cities along railroad lines, took place in Texas between 1875 - 1900 because -
A. gold was discovered in West Texas
B. there was an increase of political power among farmers
C. of the rapid growth of the railroad system
D. there was more immigration from Europe
C. of the rapid growth of the railroad system
James S. Hogg, while governor asked the legislature to establish what department in 1891?
F. Interstate Commerce Commission
G. Antitrust laws
H. Texas Railroad Commission
J. Free enterprise system
H. Texas Railroad Commission
How was Texas state government changed to address the growth of the oil industry?
A. The Texas Surveyor's Office was established to locate oil deposits.
B. The Texas Railroad Commission was established to regulate and control oil prices.
C. The Texas Energy Conservation Office was established to regulate oil deposit claims and usage.
D. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality was established to regulate oil industry pollution.
B. The Texas Railroad Commission was established to regulate and control oil prices.
How did the First World War change the lives of women in Texas?
F. Many women entered the workforce.
G. Women gained equal pay with men.
H. Women began serving in combat in the military.
J. Many universities accepted women for the first time.
F. Many women entered the workforce.
Which industry was most affected by the contributions of Howard Hughes, Sr.?
A. Agriculture
B. Communication
C. Petroleum
D. Transportation
C. Petroleum
In the early 1900's Texans rationed supplies, nearly 500 Texas women served as nurses, and approximately 5,000 gave their lives all to support what significant event in U.S. history?
F. World War I
G. World War II
H. Civil War
J. Vietnam War
F. World War I
Which level of government has the pimary responsibility for providing emergency services, constructing sewer and water lines, and establishing zoning rules for construction?
A. National government
B. State government
C. County government
D. Municipal government
C. County government
Which definition best describes a "boom and bust" cycle?
F. A period of great profits followed by a downward trend in an industry
G. A period of poor profits followed by a large growth in an industry
H. A period of high unemployment followed by a growth period
J. A period of growth leading to higher employment
F. A period of great profits followed by a downward trend in an industry
Which generalization about Texas oil and natural gas deposits can be inferred from the data in the map?
A. Most geographic areas of Texas have oil and gas deposits.
B. Most oil and natural gas fields are just off the coast.
C. Most oil and natural gas comes from deposits near the coast.
D. West Texas is the primary area of oil and natural gas production.
A. Most geographic areas of Texas have oil and gas deposits.
Which conclusion is best supported by information in the timeline above?
F. Technological innovation helped to expand the oil industry in Texas.
G. The mass production of automobiles led to the discovery of oil in Texas.
H. Oil was first discovered in Texas using new innovations like a rotary drill bit.
J. Wealthy oilmen used their profits to invent new types of oil drilling equipment.
F. Technological innovation helped to expand the oil industry in Texas.
Who is known as the leader of Texas women's fight for suffrage and served as Texas Secretary of State?
A. Jane McCallum
B. Mary Kay Ash
C. Oveta Culp Hobby
D. Barbara Jordan
A. Jane McCallum
How did Galveston's city government change after the hurricane of 1900?
A. Elected a new mayor
B. Elected commissioners to manage the city
C. Built a seawall
B. Elected commissioners to manage the city
The Populist movement in Texas organized to address reforms needed to —
A. control oil prices
B. regulate factories
C. protect agricultural workers
D. extend voting rights to women
C. protect agricultural workers
Which taxes help fund the state and local governments in Texas?
F. Business and poll taxes
G. Property and sales taxes
H. Gasoline and inheritance taxes
J. Income taxes and import tariffs
G. Property and sales taxes
Using the data from the table, which two regions on the Regions of Texas map contained the locations of
major metropolitan centers of Texas in the early 1900s?
A. 1 and 6
B. 2 and 7
C. 3 and 5
D. 4 and 5
C. 3 and 5