Unit 9 Age of Oil-WWI Exam

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Generalization about Texas oil and natural gas deposits based on map data.

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Most geographic areas of Texas have oil and gas deposits.

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Based on the data, in which area did the smallest percentage of population growth take place in Texas between 1900-1930? Options: West, East, South, North

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North

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Which industry was most affected by the contributions of Howard Hughes, Sr.? Options: Transportation, Petroleum, Communication, Agriculture

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Petroleum

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The expansion of the railroad system throughout Texas in the early twentieth century resulted in the growth of —

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urban centers such as Dallas and Houston

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How did rapid industrial expansion change the distribution of population within Texas during the early 20th century?

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The population of cities expanded rapidly.

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How did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 alter the economic development of Texas?

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Major industries in Galveston moved inland to Houston.

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How did the First World War change the lives of women in Texas?

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Many women entered the workforce.

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What was the original mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens?

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Support the rights of Spanish-speaking people

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The primary goal of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association was to —

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win ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

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The Populist movement in Texas organized to address reforms needed to —

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protect agricultural workers