Age of Oil and Progressive Era Unit Test

Which reform movement would support the idea in this political cartoon?

• Labor reform

• Women’s suffrage

• Industrialism

Which effects are associated with the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What was Howard Hughes, Sr.'s impact on Texas history?

• He revolutionized the oil industry with the rotary drill bit.

• He founded a company to build military tanks.

• He established a nursing school.

What caused the transportation and automobile industries to expand?

• A powerful hurricane hit the Texas coast.

• Citizens rationed supplies during World War I.

• A new inexpensive fuel source was discovered.

What was the goal of the women’s suffrage movement AND how was this goal achieved?

Which events led the United States to join World War I? Select TWO correct answers.

• Discovery of the Zimmerman Telegram

• Invasion of Poland by Germany

• Attacks on Texas military camps

• Sinking of the Lusitania

Which city became the new location for businesses after the Galveston hurricane?

• A

• B

• C

• D

How did the oil industry contribute to Texas's industrialization in the early 20th century?

• It helped the ranching and agriculture industries grow.

• It led to the creation of new oil-related industries.

• It attracted large-scale investments and skilled laborers.

What is a boom-and-bust cycle?

• Economic growth followed by decline

• High unemployment followed by low unemployment

• Wartime followed by peacetime

What happened after Galveston flooded due to a storm surge?

• Industries relocated to Austin.

• Engineers raised the city’s elevation.

• Texans rationed food and supplies