5th 6 Weeks Review Texas History

What was the primary reason the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 was so devastating?

• The hurricane was the strongest ever recorded.

• There were no early warning systems in place.

• The city of Galveston was below sea level.

• The hurricane occurred without any rain.

What major change did Galveston officials implement after the 1900 hurricane?

• They relocated the city inland.

• They built a sea wall and raised some parts of the city.

• They developed an early hurricane detection system.

• They abandoned the city entirely.

Where was the first major oil discovery in Texas made in 1901?

• Spindletop oil field near Beaumont.

• Permian Basin near Midland.

• Eagle Ford Shale near Dallas.

• Barnett Shale near Fort Worth.

What was the main focus of the Progressive Movement in the early 1900's?

• To promote the use of oil and gas.

• To support cattle drives and railroads.

• To address the citizens' needs for political and social change.

• To increase the production of cotton.

Who did women in Texas promise their support to in exchange for the right to vote?

• Senator Johnson

• Governor Hobby

• Mayor Parker

• President Wilson

What were the main areas that Progressives focused on improving?

• Military, transportation, and foreign policy.

• Agriculture, mining, and trade.

• Health care, parks, and schools.

• Finance, technology, and industry.

What was the 18th Amendment to the Constitution known as?

• Emancipation

• Prohibition

• Suffrage

• Abolition

What trend led to the Prohibition movement?

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

• Globalization

• Colonization

The Labor Reform movement pushed for (a)   .

• Increased rights for employees in t
• Lower taxes for businesses.
• Deregulation of the stock market.
• Privatization of public services.

When did cattle drives and wars with American Indians primarily take place?

• 1860-1900

• 1901-1945

• 1776-1830

• 1946-1960