It means "relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than a town or city".
What is "rural"?
100
During the early 20th century, the rapid growth of industry led to an increased growth of ______ .
What are "cities"?
100
The _____ industry has to do with the production of oil and natural gas.
What is "petroleum"?
100
He was governor of Texas, helped start the Texas Railroad Commission, fought crime, and most of his support came from rural Texans.
Who is "James Hogg"?
100
_____ ______ was a former U.S. military post in Texas during World War I.
What is "Camp Bowie"?
200
Following the Galveston Hurricane, many of the businesses in Galveston relocated to other places, especially _________ .
What is "Houston"?
200
Throughout history, people have made changes to social, political, and economic institutions, or practices, in order to improve them and make them better. These efforts are known as _________.
What are "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, janitorial jobs, doctors, managers, teachers, computer technology, etc.)
What is "service"?
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
It means "of or pertaining to a large city, its surrounding suburbs, and other neighboring communities". (example - the Dallas/Ft. Worth)
What is "metropolitan"?
300
Howard Hughes had a great on this particular industry.
What is the "petroleum (oil/gas) industry"?
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
During the time of this war, many women entered the workforce resulting in great change in their lives.
What is "World War I"?
400
This amendment allowed women the right to vote.
What is the 19th amendment?
400
It means "relating to, or having to do with the characteristics of a city or town.:
What is "urban"?
400
It was the first major oil well in Texas occurring in 1901 in East Texas.
What is "Spindletop"?
400
Organized in 1867, it served as an association of farmers and sponsored social activities, community services, and a political voice agriculture.
What is a "grange"?
400
It means "the right to vote in political elections" and particularly applied to women's right to vote.
What is "suffrage"?
500
As the oil industry was 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 process in which a society or country (or world) transforms itself from a primarily agricultural society into one based on the manufacturing of goods and services is known as the process of ___________.