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1
What did Dell Computers pioneer?
Integration of a scientific calculator
A computerized handheld device
Allowing each household to have a personal computer
A new level of customer service that allowed for computer customization
2
The Supreme Court ruling that declared that separate but equal was the law of the land?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Board of Education
Sweatt v. Painter
3
Which two Texans are world renowned for their contributions to country music?
William Hunphrey and James Michener
Willie Nelson and George Strait
Georgia O’Keefe and Luis Jimenez
Tommy Lee Jones and Matthew McConaughey
4
What are Texas’ two largest agricultural sectors?
Hogs and Sugarcane
Dairy and Rice
Wheat and Corn
Cotton and Cattle
5
What principle of the Texas Constitution assures that power is divided between national and state governments?
Republicanism
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Limited government
6
Civil rights leader and native Texan formed CORE to bring an end to racial segregation United States (nonviolent).
Martin Luther King
James Farmer
Hector P. Garcia
Medgar Evers
7
This president declared a war on poverty in the United States
Lyndon Baines Johnson
William Jefferson Clinton
Donald Trump
Ronald Reagan
8
The expansion of the railroad system throughout Texas in the early 20th century resulted in the growth of --
The number of female railroad conductors
Urban centers such as Dallas and Houston
Coal mining in Texas to supply the railroads
Mass transit system in Texas cities
9
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
14th Amendment
18th Amendment
21st Amendment
10
Reform minded lawyer who led the Progressive Movement in Texas?
Sam Houston
Joseph Biden
Ima Hogg
James Hogg
11
What natural disaster led to progressive reforms in Texas?
Galveston Hurricane of 1776
Galveston Hurricane of 1900
Galveston Hurricane of 2001
Galveston Hurricane of 1981
12
What does freedom of the press help Texas citizens to do?
Provide information with government control
Make better informed decisions
Protects the rights of citizens accused of a crime
Stop information from being made public
13
Name the first shot/s of the Civil War.
Fort Summer
Fort Bragg
Fort Sumter
Fort Sam Houston
14
Why did George Bush order an attack on Iraq?
U.S. soldiers captured Sadaam Hussein
Sadaam Hussein refused to pull his troops out of Kuwait
The U.S. negotiated arms control agreements with Afganistan.
The Taliban was forced out of power
15
According to the graph, which industry employs 1 of 10 Texas workers?
Leisure and Hospitality
Government
Trade, transportation, & utilities
Financial activities
16
Why did American and Russian officials meet in Houston in 2002?
To discuss how to shift Russia to a market economy
To discuss how to develop a more democratic government in Russia
To discuss a new political alliance between Russia/USA.
To discuss how to develop Russia's energy reserves
17
What was the outcome of the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq?
The U.S. negotiated an arms control agreement with Afghanistan.
The Taliban were forced out of power.
U.S. Soldiers captured Sadaam Hussein.
The Taliban turned Osama Bin Laden over to the U.S.
18
An end to the traditional ways of life for Native Americans came about during the Reconstruction period when--
A majority of the tribes adopted Christianity
The last bands of tribes were moved to reservations
The last tribes moved westward to find buffalo
A number of the tribes established large ranches
19
Why did evangelicals support the Republican party leading into the 2000's?
Evangelicals liked the welfare program of the Republicans
The Democratic Party had become unpopular in the USA.
Evangelicals liked the Republicans support for families & School Prayer
Evangelicals did not support the tax cuts of the democrats
20
Which of the following is true of the Texas Bill of Rights?
It does not guarantee freedom of worship
It protects all U.S. citizens
It does not guarantee rights to criminals
It guarantees that no rights can be taken away
21
According to the graph, what two industries comprise more than 25% of Texas workers?
Trade and transportation/ agriculture
Government/ education and health services
Leisure and hospitality/ agriculture
Professional and business services/ information
22
Which principle of democratic government means that the people have the right to choose the government they want?
Bill of Rights
Popular sovereignty
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
23
What amendment gave all men the right to vote?
15th
13th
19th
1st
24
Who was elected as the President of the Confederate States of America?
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Greg Abbott
William Jefferson Clinton
25
What was the outcome of the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan?
The Taliban turned Osama Bin Laden over to the USA
U.S. Soldiers captured Sadaam Hussein
The Taliban were forced out of power
The USA negotiated arms control agreements with Afghanistan
26
The primary goal of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association was to--
Outlaw the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages
Protect the voting rights that had been granted to African Americans
Win ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Reform the poor conditions in Texas prisons
27
Which of the following does freedom of speech guarantee to U.S. citizens?
People can speak their mind without fear of the government.
People are guaranteed rights if they are a victim of a crime.
People can get news media without government control.
People do not have to take a religious test in order to hold public office.
28
What telegram finally convinced America to join the Allies in World War II?
Zimmerman Telegram
Gettysburg Address
Chattanooga Telegram
Western Union
29
What happened on September 11, 2001?
The United States invaded Afghanistan
The United States launched a terror attack on New York City
The nation's sense of peace was shaken by a terror attack
The people of Texas and the nation came together
30
Which headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War?
Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery
Texas Welcomes Indians as Citizens
The Union Must Be Preserved
We Must Fight for Freedom in Mexico
31
What caused the death of 2/3 of all Civil War soliders?
Bullets ... duh!
Very small rocks!
Obviously Canada
Disease
32
Which Texas company is famous for selling more than 25 million scientific calculators worldwide?
Austin Technology
Texas Instruments
Ideal Power
Dell Computers
33
What did Ronald Reagan want to accomplish as president?
Lower Taxes
All of the above
Less Regulation of Business
Less Government spending
34
What native Texan was in charge of all allied forces during WWII?
George S. Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Captain Obvious
Chester Nimitz
35
In what era of Texas history were European artistic influences introduced in Texas?
After statehood
Colonial times
During the Republic of Texas
Prehistoric times
36
What was the subject matter of many of the works of Texas painter Julian Onderdonk?
Tejano way of life
Major events in Texas history
Wildflowers, especially bluebonnets
Native American life
37
Urbanization of Texas resulted in an increase in jobs in--
Service Related Industries
Oil Fields
The Agricultural Sector
Cattle Ranching
38
Where was the first big oil discovery in Texas?
France. Teletubia to be exact!
Beaumont
Midland
Corsicana
39
What was the significant accomplishment of the Johnson Space Center in the 1960's?
They successfully built the first satellite to orbit the moon
They were the first to send a man into space
They were successful building the international space station with Russia
They were the first to land an American on the moon
40
In 1948, this man formed the American GI forum to fight for equal rights for Mexican Americans.
Dr. Samuel Houston
Dr. Hector P. Garcia
Dr. Alexander Hamilton. Love that play!
Dr. Austin F. Stephenson
41
How did New Deal programs change the lives of Texans during the Great Depression?
Thousands found employment building railroads and bridges
Cotton prices were fixed to keep farmer on the land
Thousands found employment building roads and bridges
Additional government funding was provided to oil companies
42
What type of services do municipal governments in Texas typically provide for residents?
Running elections and operating jails
Making school district policies and hiring teachers
Granting charters for home-rule and general-law cities
Providing police and fire protection
43
What was the outcome of the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq?
U.S. soldiers captured Sadaam Hussein
The Taliban was forced out of power
The Taliban turned Osama Bin Ladder over to the U.S.
The U.S. negotiated arms control agreements with Afghanistan
44
The Populist movement in Texas organized to address reforms needed to--
Protect Agricultural Workers
Extend voting rights to women
Control Oil Prices
Regulate Factories
45
What is an example of a Texas celebration of Mexican American history?
Buccaneer Days
Czhilispiel
Easter Fires
Diez y Seis de Septiembre
46
What do Tea Party supporters cite as the source of their frustrations?
Lack of protection of state's rights, war in Iraq, & national debt
Separation between church/state, ban on school prayer, & little focus on ED
Low taxes on corporations, insufficient protections for the environment
Rising Tea Prices in America
47
Why did the Texas Constitution of 1866 increase the power of the governor?
To gain a stronger legislature
To have less funding for state education
To reflect the views of the Republican Party
To help Democrats gain power
48
Who opposed Herbert Hoover for President in 1932?
George W. Bush
Theodore Roosevelt
Barack Obama
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
