TX History Final Review

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What was the one reason Texas joined the Confederacy?

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They believed economic unity with the South would benefit them.

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If you were designing a timeline of Texas during the Civil War, which events would be most important to include?

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Galveston, Sabine Pass, and Palmito Ranch battles

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What political condition had to be met before Texas could rejoin the United States after the Civil War?

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Ratify key constitutional amendments about civil rights

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Which of the following best shows a political effect of Reconstruction in Texas? Texas became a central manufacturing hub. Texas was never allowed back into the U.S. Texas officially rejoined the Union. Texas remained divided into military regions.

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Texas officially rejoined the Union.

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After the Civil War, what event helped Texas cattle ranching become more profitable? Options: The decline in railroad building, The rise of cotton farming

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The rise of cotton farming

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How did railroads change the economy of West Texas after the Civil War?

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They helped farmers ship goods and reach national markets.

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Which group wanted to protect farmers and challenge big business in the late 1800s? Options: Women's rights activists, Civil rights leaders, Prohibitionists.

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Populist Party

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How did reform movements like suffrage and progressivism affect Texas?

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They pushed Texas toward more political and social equality.

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Why did Texas cities expand rapidly during the early 20th century?

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Oil discoveries led to population growth and trade.

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Which industries helped Texas cities grow and modernize? Options: Oil, manufacturing, and transportation; Tourism and forestry; Education and farming; Retail and banking

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Oil, manufacturing, and transportation