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A poster saying "United we win"
The creator of this poster wanted to persuade people to -
A. use American-made tools.
B. hire minority workers.
C. form labor unions to fight employers.
D. work together to win the war
D. work together to win the war
Use the information in the box and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
• new military facilitiesThe business endeavors listed above gave Texas an economic boost during –
A. the Great Depression
B. World War II
C. the Civil War and Reconstruction
D. Contemporary Texas
B. World War II
Which of the following is in the CORRECT order?
A. IV, I, III, II
B. IV, II, III, I
C. III, II, IV, I
D. I, II, III, IV
A. IV, I, III, II
What did Coronado HOPE to find in Texas?
A. Seven Cities of Gold
B. buffalo herds
C. a land passage to the Pacific
D. all-water route to New England
A. Seven Cities of Gold
What is the main difference between a civic duty and civic responsibility?
A. A civic duty is something that is required by law while a civic responsibility is optional.
B. A civic duty is something that is optional while a civic responsibility is required.
C. A civic responsibility is a basic human right while a civic duty is the diving of powers.
D. A civic responsibility is a change to the Constitution while a civic duty is the two legislative chambers.
A. A civic duty is something that is required by law while a civic responsibility is optional.
Which Era of Texas History is described by citizens protesting against segregation and discrimination. From 1954 to 1968, activists sought to secure full political, social, and economic rights for all citizens.
A. Civil Rights Era
B. Natural Texas and its People Era
C. Spanish Colonial Era
D. Republic of Texas Era
A. Civil Rights Era
What was the day called when the worst dust storm hit on April 14,1935?
A. Black Sunday
B. Great Depression
C. Black Tuesday
D. Dust Blizzard
A. Black Sunday
I was the Admiral of the Pacific fleet in the United States Navy during World War II.
Who am I?
A. Howard Hughes Sr.
B. Chester Nimitz
C. Audie Murphy
D. Hitler
B. Chester Nimitz
If you made a timeline of the history of Texas, where would you put the Era of Age of Contact?
A. 1400s
B. 1500s
C. 1600s
D. 1700s
B. 1500s
The two rivers that were in dispute as boundaries between Mexico and Texas were the —
A. Rio Grande and Pecos
B. Sabine and Trinity
C. Brazos and Nueces
D. Rio Grande and Nueces
D. Rio Grande and Nueces
The Dust Bowl hit Texas especially hard. What was the greatest impact of this event?
A. Crops flourished and farms expanded.
B. Crops were destroyed and farms were lost to banks.
C. Government programs were implemented to prevent crime.
D. Social programs were created to prevent crime.
B. Crops were destroyed and farms were lost to banks.
One economic effect of World War II was —
A. the passage of the G.I. Bill
B. equal rights for women
C. the rise of immigration
D. the end of the Great Depression
D. the end of the Great Depression
Which era in Texas history is associated with the CCC — Civilian Conservation Corps?
A. Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads
B. Revolution and Republic
C. Great Depression
D. Civil Rights and Conservatism
C. Great Depression
The conquistador who conquered the Aztec civilization, shipped vast amounts of gold back to Spain, and influenced more exploration to the Americas was -
A. Cabeza de Vaca
B. Coronado
C. Hernan Cortes
D. de Soto
C. Hernan Cortes
The United States made the Gadsden Purchase in 1853 —
A. in order to build a canal to the Pacific Ocean.
B. because silver was discovered in New Mexico.
C. to secure the best route for a transcontinental railroad.
D. for setting aside land for American Indian reservations.
C. to secure the best route for a transcontinental railroad.
During World War I and World War II, Texans' lives were affected because -
A. eighteen-year-olds were given the right to vote if they fought in the war
B. society was desegregated in order to draft more people into the military
C. women entered the workforce while men served in the military
D. the state housed internment camps for Japanese-Americans
C. women entered the workforce while men served in the military
A. German Texans were accused of being unpatriotic
B. Agricultural production increased, which lead to a farming boom
C. Very few Texans supported the war and there were several protests against the reform
D. The Texas Rangers were formed to protect Texas cities from attacks
B. Agricultural production increased, which lead to a farming boom
A. Bringing electricity to farming areas
B. Having farmers plant crops only in years with normal weather
C. Having young men work the farms who were formerly unemployed
D. Having farmers rotate crops
D. Having farmers rotate crops
Puebloan Indian Tribes and Southeastern Indian tribes were similar in that they were both -
A. Sedentary
B. Nomadic
C. Farmers
D. Feared
A. Sedentary
Which of the following is a reason why many in the United States opposed the annexation of Texas?
A. A fear of war with Britain over conflicting territories in the Western United States
B. Fear that admitting another slave state would upset the balance between slave and Free states
C. Fear that the United States already had more land than it could control and it would only cause more wars with Native Americans.
D. Fear that Free states would gain too much power in Congress and outlaw slavery
B. Fear that admitting another slave state would upset the balance between slave and Free states
This Texan served as the Supreme Commander to the Allied forces in Europe during World War II. He was elected as the 34th President of the United States.
A. Dwight D. Eisenhower
B. Audie Murphy
C. Sam Houston
D. John Nance Garner "Cactus Jack"
A. Dwight D. Eisenhower
During World War I, the Germans asked Mexico to join them in fighting the United States. In return for Mexico's participation, the victorious Germans would have given to Mexico:
A. favorable trading rights to central Europe
B. land acquired by the United States after the Mexican-American War
C. the western Caribbean islands
D. unrestricted access to the Panama Canal
B. land acquired by the United States after the Mexican-American War
A.Because of the demand for oil products, there was a boom in the oil industry.
B.Because of the lack of oil, there was a decrease in prices.
C.Because the US did not require oil products in WWI, the oil industry in Texas decreased.
D.WWI had no impact on Texas.
A.Because of the demand for oil products, there was a boom in the oil industry.
Which era in history is characterized by the cultures of the American Indian tribes prior to the arrival of the Europeans?
A. Natural Texas and Its People
B. Age of Contact
C. Spanish Colonial
D. Mexican National
A. Natural Texas and Its People
Which of the following countries refused to recognize Texas’ independence?
A. United States
B. Great Britain
C. France
D. Mexico
D. Mexico