One way Governor James Hogg worked to protect Texans from unfair business practices was by---

supporting the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission

Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union

They considered slavery vital to the economy

From 1860-1900, which of the following most characterized society in Texas?

Cattle drives and wars with American Indian tribes

The US Constitution and Texas Constitution include---

a list of rights guaranteed to the citizens

In addition to the availability of land, which factor facilitated settlement of Texas' frontier

Demand for beef in eastern states

How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War

all men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote

How did the developments illustrated on the graph impact Texas

Railroads were built to transport products to markets

Which set of events is in the right order

Houston removed, Civil War, Texas readmitted, constitution

Which of the following explains a change in the lifestyle of American Indians

Tribes were removed to reservations

What would cause more railroads to be built in Texas

New cities grew up along the rail lines

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1
One way Governor James Hogg worked to protect Texans from unfair business practices was by---
prosecuting corrupt leaders in the oil industry
signing legislation that established the Attorney General
working to bring an end to the range wars in West Texas
supporting the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission
2
Which level of government provides police and fire protection, medical, sewer and water etc.
state government
city government
county government
national government
3
Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union
They considered slavery vital to the economy
They wanted Abraham Lincoln as president
They disagreed with paying high federal taxes
They thought the government was influenced by Britain
4
From 1860-1900, which of the following most characterized society in Texas?
Cattle drives and wars with American Indian tribes
Independence from Mexico and democratic government
Women and African Americans fighting for civil rights
Drilling for oil and developing an export economy
5
This battle was fought along the Rio Grande, happened after the Civil War ended
Battle of Galveston
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Monett's Ferry
6
In which region of Texas was most of the cotton industry located
East Texas
Panhandle
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
7
One consequence of the use of barbed wire on the frontier of Texas included--
an increase in conflicts with American Indians
a decline in the number of cattle ranches
the introduction of rodeos
the end of cattle drives
8
The US Constitution and Texas Constitution include---
an explanation for declaring independence
a list of rights guaranteed to the citizens
descriptions of the responsibilities of citizens
an amendment granting equality for all citizens
9
In addition to the availability of land, which factor facilitated settlement of Texas' frontier
Demand for beef in eastern states
Introduction of new cattle breeds
Building a fort in West Texas
Increased investment in schools
10
What year did Texas join the Confederacy
1861
1859
1865
1856
11
How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War
all people were allowed to vote at the age of 21
new citizens to the state could now vote sooner
all men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote
women were allowed to vote
12
How did the developments illustrated on the graph impact Texas
New immigrants in Texas struggled to find good paying jobs
Railroads were built to transport products to markets
Texas created an income tax to support economic growth
The agricultural sector of Texas' economy went into decline
13
This individual was the son of an Anglo woman, last chief of the Comanche, later assimilated
Quanah Parker
John Wallace
Iron Jacket
Peta Nocona
14
Which of the following trails was used first
Chisholm
Western
Shawnee
Goodnight-Loving
15
"No man shall be compelled to attend any place of worship without consent" Which right is this
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
freedom of assembly
freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
16
Which set of events is in the right order
Civil War, Houston removed, Texas readmitted, constitution
Houston removed, Civil War, Texas readmitted, constitution
Civil War, Texas readmitted, Houston removed, constitution
Texas readmitted, constitution, Houston removed, Civil War
17
Which of the following explains a change in the lifestyle of American Indians
Many tribes moved westward to find buffalo
Tribes switched to farming after buffalo herds disappeared
Many tribes experienced drought and famine
Tribes were removed to reservations
18
Following the Civil War, most former slaves in Texas began making a living as--
sharecroppers
ranchers
cowboys
railroad porters
19
Which taxes help fund state and local governments in Texas
gasoline and inheritance taxes
property and sales taxes
income taxes and import tariffs
business and poll taxes
20
What would cause more railroads to be built in Texas
West Texas' population grew larger than that of East Texas
Texas became a primary producer of cotton
New cities grew up along the rail lines
American Indian tribes were relocated

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