Texas History spring

This man fought in the Cherokee Wars, was elected to Congress in 1857, postmaster general of the Confederacy.

• John Reagan
• Sam Houston
• Robert Lee
• Austin Woodall

Sam Houston was governor of Texas when the Civil War started. As a result of his refusal to support secession he was forced to resign.

• True
• False
• Neither

After the Civil War, African Americans in Texas were granted rights by the 13th and 14th amendments. As a result they were..... 

• Afforded all rights and privileges of citizens of the US
• had a greater chance at representation in government but still faced many obstacles
• were treated equally by everyone

Cynthia Ann's son, became the leader of the Comanche Indians, learned  to cooperate with the United States

• Chief Bowles
• Geronimo
• Apache warrior
• Quannah Parker

The significance of Spindletop was

• a safer,cleaner  enviroment 
• inexpensive fuel led to changes in fuel and transportation
• restricted jobs

The Great Depression resulted in many families being forced to move from their farms. This was a ______________ impact.

• political 
• economic 
• social 
• emotional

The Great Depression resulted in many families being forced to move from their farms. This was a ______________ impact.

• political 
• economic 
• social 
• emotional

During World War II, women were encouraged to  

• go to work in war-related industries
• stay home and cook
• learn to drive cars
• enlist in the marines

During World War II, women were encouraged to  

• go to work in war-related industries
• stay home and cook
• learn to drive cars
• enlist in the marines

This woman served in the Texas Senate ans was the first southern African American woman to be elected to the U.S. House of represenatives.

• Shirley Chisholm
• Lulu Bell White
• Barbara Jordan