REPUBLIC & EARLY STATEHOOD
What was one major issue faced by the republic of texas?
debt and conflicts with native groups
What was one reason Texas joined the confederacy?
to protect slavery and states' rights
What feature made the panhandle good for ranching?
(remember it is called the "Sea of Grass")
What was the impact of Spindletop in 1901?
It started Texas' oil boom and made the state richer
How did WW1 and WW2 help Texas?
Who was Jane McCallum?
A leader in the Women's Suffrage movement
What is a major Texas industry TODAY?
Space and computer technology
What is supply and demand?
When demand is high, prices go up; when low, prices fall
What did Texans do after the Galveston hurricane?
Built a seawall and raised the city
What social media platform is best known for short viral videos?
a. tiktok
b. twitter
c. spotify
d. discord
TikTok
Why did Texas want to join the United States?
For protection and to help pay off debt
After the Civil War, what changed during Reconstruction?
Former slaves gained legal rights
Why did cattle drives happen?
To move cattle to markets to sell for more money
What was the goal of the women's suffrage movement?
The right for women to vote
What happened during the Great Depression?
Many people lost jobs and homes. The Stock Market crashed
What did the Civil Rights Movement fight for?
Equal rights for all races
What is global interdependence?
Countries rely on each other for trade and goods
Why did people move to Texas in the past?
Built irrigation systems
Which animal became an internet legend for its unbothered walk across a street?
a. llama
b. cat
c. capybara
d. racoon
capybara
What was one cause of the U.S.-Mexican War?
Disagreement over the Texas border- Rio Grande.
What did the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments do?
(not what is each one specifically, what is the main changed because of these amendments)
Provided rights and protection for African Americans
What was one result of railroad growth?
Towns and markets grew where railroads crossed
Why did labor unions grow?
What caused the Dust Bowl?
Drought and poor farming methods.
How did conservative beliefs affect Texas?
Focused on business, limited government, and family values
What does a 2-party system mean?
(think POLITICAL)
2 main political parties compete for power
What happened when beef was in high demand in the North?
Texas ranchers made big profits
Why rivers important to cities?
They provide water and transportation
What's the name of the movie where a purple guy snaps and half the universe disappears?
a. star wars: endgame
b. infinity war
c. the snap
d. multiverse madness
Infinity War
Why did many people migrate to Texas in the 1800s?
to find land and other opportunities
What was one major economic issue after the Civil War?
(think about the South- what happen to them economically)
destruction of property and farms
What invention ended the open range?
Barbed wire
What is a "boom and bust cycle"?
How did WW2 change industry in Texas?
Military factories opened and cities grew
Name one key civil rights leader from Texas?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Lyndon B. Johnson
Hector P. Garcia
Barbara Jordan
James L. Farmer Jr.
Lulu Belle Madison White
Why did suburbs grow in Texas?
(not in a big city/not in the country)
People wanted to live outside of big cities
What is one example of economic interdependence?
Texas exports oil and imports goods it doesn't produce
What is an example of modifying the environment?
irrigation in west Texas
what food went viral for being made on absolutely everything - pizza, wings, even pickles?
a. ketchup
b. ranch
c. hot cheetos
d. BBQ sauce
hot cheetos
What made the U.S. finally agree to Texas Statehood?
The Compromise of 1850 - California is a free state and Texas is a slave state
How did Reconstruction affect politics in Texas?
(think about how life changed for African Americans)
African Americans could vote and hold office for the first time
How did railroads affect the cattle industry?
Cattle could be transported faster and farther
What was one result of the reform movements during the age of oil?
(think about the temperance movement; today- 21 years old)
the 18th amendment was passed to ban alcohol (temperance movement)
What was the social impact of WW2 in Texas?
More women and minorities joined the workforce
What did LULAC work for?
Equal rights for Hispanic Americans
How has cultural heritage shaped Texas?
It influences food, music, festivals, and language
What is profit in a free enterprise system?
The money left after costs are paid
How has population growth affected infrastructure?
it led to the need for more schools, roads, and hospitals
Which of these is a real video game character known for dancing and building stuff?
a. sonic
b. steve
c. fortnite people
d. donkey kong
fortnite