Texas in the age of Reform

The 18th amendment did which of the following?

• Banned the sale of all alcohol
• Guaranteed the right to vote for black men 
• Allowed the sale of alcohol
• Gave women the right to vote

Which was not an effect of the railroad industry?

• Encouraged government to buy pieces of land
• Decreased the population of Texas
• Increased population of West Texas
• Easier to ship goods across the state

Which is an economic effect of the oil industry?

• Oil spills displace thousands of fish, birds, and other marine life
• The United States must trade with countries that have human rights issues
• Pollution causes global warming
• New jobs created boom towns in East Texas after Spindletop in 1901

What is a monopoly?

• The exclusive control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service
• the outlaw of the sale or consumption of alcohol
• The use of children in industry or business
• the right to vote in political elections

What was the role of women in politics before 1919?

• They were leaders in government
• They could not vote, but they worked for social and political reforms
• They could vote, but were not involved in politics
• The could not vote and did not get involved in political issues

Which amendment granted women the right to vote? 

• 14th
• 18th
• 19th
• 21st

Which of the following quotes is the perspective of a Progressive?

• "Farmers and ranchers are being ignored by the government."
• We will help the African-Americans and Hispanics."
• "The U.S. government needs to regulate the railroads."
• "Companies should not be allowed to pay in scrip."

What is suffrage?

• A company that has complete control of an industry
• The right to vote
• The movement to ban alcohol
• Goods that can be traded

What was a negative impact of monopolies?

• Monopolies had environmental impacts on big cities
• They allowed a company to control the price of a product without any competition
• They were unattractive to consumers because of their physical location
• Many felt monopolies decreased employment

Reform Movements (1880 - 1920): Temperance movement, Child Labor Laws, Public Education, Food and Drug Administration, _________________
Which of the following complete the list above?

• Prison Improvements
• Black Codes
• Immigration Policy
• Women's Rights