Texas Civil Rights and Reform Movements

Front

What was the primary goal of the Texas Good Roads Movement in the early 1900s?

Back

To improve rural transportation and connect farms to markets

Front

What's the acronym for the organization that was instrumental in fighting for Mexican American civil rights in Texas?

Back

LULAC

Front

What role did the Populist Movement play in Texas during the late 1800s?

Back

It advocated for farmers' and workers' rights

Front

What major event triggered the start of the Great Depression in Texas?
Options: Mexican Revolution, Dust Bowl of 1930, Texas oil discovery, Stock market crash of 1929

Back

Stock market crash of 1929

Front

During the Great Depression, Texas's unemployment rate reached approximately

Back

25%

Front

Which Texas industry was LEAST affected by the Great Depression? Options: Agriculture, Oil, Manufacturing, Banking

Back

Oil

Front

The term "Hooverville" in Texas referred to

Back

Makeshift shelters for homeless people

Front

What was a major cause of the Dust Bowl's severe impact on Texas? Options: Industrial pollution, Urban development, Natural climate change, Over-cultivation of land

Back

Over-cultivation of land

Front

What role did Texas Governor Ma Ferguson play during the Depression? Options: Rejected all federal aid, Initially opposed but later accepted New Deal programs, Created state-specific relief programs, Resigned from office

Back

Initially opposed but later accepted New Deal programs

Front

How did World War I mainly affect Texas agriculture?

Back

Farmers increased production to feed troops and allies.