What culture influenced The Texas Cowboy and how?

Mexican culture through horsemanship and cattle ranching

What was Texas’s economy like during the Reconstruction period?

Recovering after the damages of the Civil War

What steps were taken in Galveston to prevent hurricane destruction from happening again?

Rasing the city and building higher sea walls

What were the Jim Crow Laws and what was their purpose?

Laws promoting racial segregation and discrimination

Was Sam Houston for or against secession? Why?

Against secession, to maintain the Union

Why was the Texas Constitution of 1876 written the way it was?

To limit the power of the government

What were the causes of the Civil War?

Economic differences, states' rights, slavery

Who was James Hogg and what was he known for? List some of the accomplishments.

Politician known for conservation efforts

The year 1901 is often seen as a turning point in Texas history because?

Significant oil discoveries were made

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1
What is one reason why the Galveston Hurricane was so devastating?
Preparedness drills for schools
Strong community shelters
Lack of proper warning systems
Quick evacuation of residents
2
Cities grew larger in Texas during World War II because of the increase in what kind of jobs?
Agricultural
Fishing
Mining
Manufacturing
3
Describe the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution
Allowed women to vote
Abolished slavery
Gave voting rights to all citizens
Established income tax
4
What culture influenced The Texas Cowboy and how?
Mexican culture through horsemanship and cattle ranching
Native American culture through storytelling
European culture through food
Asian culture through martial arts
5
What was Texas’s economy like during the Reconstruction period?
Declining due to lack of resources
Booming due to agriculture and oil discoveries
Stable with no major changes
Recovering after the damages of the Civil War
6
Number one cash crop in Texas during the period of "Cotton, Cattle, Railroads, and Closing the Texas Frontier 1866-1900"
Corn
Wheat
Rice
Cotton
7
What is progressivism?
Stagnation
Advancing social reform
Maintaining the status quo
Moving backwards
8
What steps were taken in Galveston to prevent hurricane destruction from happening again?
Introducing hurricane season holidays
Rasing the city and building higher sea walls
Building stronger homes and infrastructure
Banning construction near the coast
9
18th amendment
Freedom of speech
Right to vote
Right to bear arms
Prohibition of alcohol
10
What were the Jim Crow Laws and what was their purpose?
Laws regulating labor unions
Laws promoting racial segregation and discrimination
Laws protecting immigrants' rights
Laws supporting women's suffrage movement
11
Was Sam Houston for or against secession? Why?
For secession, to abolish slavery
Against secession, to maintain the Union
Against secession, to expand Texas territory
For secession, to support state's rights
12
What was life like for Texans during The Dustbowl and The Great Depression?
Economic Growth
Abundant resources
Prosperous
Famine & poverty
13
What was the bitter dispute between the United States and the Soviet Union in the period following World War II called?
Vietnam War
Korean War
Cold War
World War II
14
What was the relationship between Lyndon B. Johnson and the civil rights movement?
Supporter
Neutral
Opposed
Unaware
15
Nickname given to towns created quickly due to the oil rush in Texas?
Oilsville
Urban Rush
Boomtowns
Speed Cities
16
Why was the Texas Constitution of 1876 written the way it was?
To expand voting rights to Native Americans
To prevent African Americans from voting
To increase the influence of wealthy landowners
To limit the power of the government
17
What were the causes of the Civil War?
Technological advancements, agricultural innovations
Education reform, industrialization, immigration
Economic differences, states' rights, slavery
Religious conflicts, foreign invasions, cultural differences
18
Who was James Hogg and what was he known for? List some of the accomplishments.
Athlete known for breaking world records
Politician known for conservation efforts
Writer known for feminist literature
Scientist known for space exploration
19
The year 1901 is often seen as a turning point in Texas history because?
Texas became an independent country
The capital moved to a new city
The first railroad was built in Texas
Significant oil discoveries were made
20
19th amendment
Right to vote for women
Right to own property
Right to a fair trial
Right to free education

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