Texas History Quiz

What was the impact of demobilization following World War 1 on Texas?

• It improved the Texas economy

• It had no significant impact on Texas

• It slowed the Texas economy and caused labor unrest

• It increased employment opportunities in Texas

What progress did Texas make in the post-World War 1 era?

• Texas regressed in terms of civil rights

• Texas made some progress toward protecting Texans' civil rights

• Texas focused solely on economic development

• Texas made no progress in any area

Who was Miriam A. "Ma" Ferguson?

• A senator from Texas

• The first female governor of Texas

• A civil rights activist

• A World War 1 veteran

What was the primary purpose of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as mentioned in the text?

• To promote women's rights

• To provide economic support to African Americans

• To provide a way for African Americans to be politically active

• To organize cultural events for African Americans

What were "white primaries" as described in the text?

• Elections open to all races

• Primaries where only white candidates were allowed

• What primary elections were called due to methods used to stop African Americans from voting

• A type of primary election held only in southern states

What was the League of United Latin American Citizens?

• A sports organization

• A business association

• A cultural group

• A civil rights organization put in order by Mexican Americans

What was a significant consequence of the end of World War I on the labor market in the United States?

• Increase in the number of available jobs

• Decrease in competition for jobs

• Displacement of workers and increased competition for jobs

• Improved working conditions for all workers

What action did Governor Pat Neff take in response to railroad strikes two years after World War I?

• He ignored the strikes

• He declared martial law

• He reduced the wages of workers

• He offered more jobs to the strikers

How did racial tensions change in Texas after World War I?

• Racial tensions decreased significantly

• There was no change in racial tensions

• Racial tensions increased, leading to violence and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan

• Racial harmony was achieved

What year was Miriam A. 'Ma' Ferguson first elected as the governor of Texas?

• 1920

• 1924

• 1926

• 1939