Unit #10 Age of Oil and Progressive Era Exam Review

Front

What movement pushed for women to claim their political rights?

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Women's Suffrage

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What was established to oversee the rebuilding of Galveston after the hurricane?

Back

a city commission

Front

What was developed to avoid another disaster like the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

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Better emergency alert systems

Front

The invention pictured was developed by what individual, revolutionizing the oil industry?

Back

Howard Hughes Sr.

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The discovery of large amounts of oil in Texas led to a boom in what related industry?

Back

Automobile industry

Front

What was the effect of the Zimmermann Telegram?

Back

It convinced the U.S. to get involved in World War I

Front

Which event caused the U.S. to enter World War I in support of the Allies?

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The sinking of the Lusitania

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Which large Texas city is represented by "D" in the map?

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Houston

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Where did most of the businesses on Galveston Island relocate after the 1900 hurricane? Options: Beaumont, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas

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Houston

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The discovery of oil in Texas led to...

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rapid industrialization, creating new oil-related industries