How does the requirement to attend school align to the goals of the Progressive movement?

An educated population would improve the work environment and lead to a better economy.

Securing an education would reduce a dependence on income from farming.

Securing an education meant women would be granted suffrage.

An educated population would understand why businesses should be regulated and higher taxes must be paid.

The seawall in Galveston, built after the 1900 hurricane, is an example of --

A human modification of the natural environment for safety purposes.

A human adaptation of the natural environment for the purpose of comfort.

A human modification of the natural environment for beautification purposes.

A human adaptation of the natural environment for the purpose of stability.

If you were writing an article about the growth of Houston, Texas, what factors would you be sure to include as reasons for its growth?

nearness to the Gulf of Mexico and a large ship channel

nearness to oil fields in East Texas

Which definition best describes a "boom and bust" cycle?

A period of great profits followed by a downward trend in an industry

A period of poor profits followed by a large growth in an industry

A period of high unemployment followed by a growth period

A period of growth leading to higher employment

During World War I, the Germans asked Mexico to join them in fighting the United States. In return for Mexico's participation, the victorious Germans would have given to Mexico:

favorable trading rights to central Europe

unrestricted access to the Panama Canal

In Fort Worth, Texas, there is a road named Camp Bowie. What is the likely source of this name?

It is named after a former military post set up during the First World War.

It is named after an old Indian fort from the frontier days.

It is named after a famous hero of the Alamo.

It is named after the first oil well to become a gusher in Texas.

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

Many women entered the workforce.

Women gained equal pay with men.

Women began serving in combat in the military.

Many universities accepted women for the first time.

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

The population of cities expanded rapidly.

Many people could travel easier across the state.

Many people moved out of the state for job opportunities.

The population of coastal cities rose while inland cities fell.

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What is the historical significance of Spindletop?

Cattle were traded there.

The Texas frontier began there.

Buffalo soldiers were stationed there.

The Texas petroleum industry began there.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hundreds of companies started, deep ports enlarged, Increased national political influence... This list includes the results of which of the following?

growth of tourism

decline in cotton production

decline in military bases

growth of oil industry

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When the Texas oil industry was young, everyone was experimenting to find ways to get the oil out of the ground. What was the name given to these adventuresome young men?

mad dogs

spitfires

wildcatters

super guys

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the discovery of oil FIRST create an economic boom in Texas?

early 1800s

middle 1800s

early 1900s

late 1900s

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which social movement tried to make Texas government MORE efficient and responsive to the needs of its citizens in the early 1900s?

prohibition

abolition

civil rights

progressive

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Henry Ford's assembly line contributed affordable cars, which in turn would not have been useful without —

tourism in San Antonio

highway construction in Dallas

college enrollment in Austin

petroleum refining in Houston

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45 sec • 1 pt

Which promise would a political candidate who supported the Progressive movement MOST likely make?

"I will work to pass laws that improve working conditions in factories."

"I will help create jobs by encouraging less regulation on manufacturers."

"I will use all of my power to execute the existing laws of the United States."

"I will support the military, as guaranteed by the United States Constitution."

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Modernizing Texas in an Age of Oil - Quizizz Review

What is the historical significance of Spindletop?

Hundreds of companies started, deep ports enlarged, Increased national political influence... This list includes the results of which of the following?

When the Texas oil industry was young, everyone was experimenting to find ways to get the oil out of the ground. What was the name given to these adventuresome young men?

When did the discovery of oil FIRST create an economic boom in Texas?

Which social movement tried to make Texas government MORE efficient and responsive to the needs of its citizens in the early 1900s?

Henry Ford's assembly line contributed affordable cars, which in turn would not have been useful without —

Which promise would a political candidate who supported the Progressive movement MOST likely make?

How does the requirement to attend school align to the goals of the Progressive movement?

Of the issues supported by the Progressive Movement in Texas, which of the following was MOST important to the 21st century?

In the 1880s and 1890s, the political strength of minorities in Texas was REDUCED using all of the following tactics EXCEPT —

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