Ch. 20: L1, L2, L3

What change had occurred in the Texas legislature by 1872?

• The Republicans had regained control of the legislature.

• Control was equally divided between Republicans and Democrats.

• Control was equally divided between African Americans and farmers.

• The Democrats had regained control of the legislature.

Why did some communities establish vigilante committees in the late 1860s?

• The state provided resources to communities to maintain law and order.

• An outbreak in lawlessness led to robberies and violence.

• Communities were protecting themselves from government agents.

• The Texas Rangers established law enforcement agencies.

What was Lawrence Sullivan “Sul” Ross’s greatest contribution?

• As governor, he increased the number of Texas Rangers.

• While governor, the state legislature significantly reduced expenses.

• He transformed Texas A&M University when he served as its president.

• He was a Civil War hero who worked to end the fighting.

Which issue was addressed by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union?

• They passed laws to help elderly criminals.

• They encouraged housing all criminals together to save money.

• They discouraged the promotion of the suffrage movement.

• They encouraged separate housing for juveniles convicted of crimes.

Which was true of women’s legal rights under the Constitution of 1876?

• A. Women had no voting rights.

• B. Women had the same legal rights as men.

• C. Women’s property rights were not limited.

• D. Women’s rights to conduct business were not limited.

How did the growth of the railway system affect Texas in the late 1800s?

• Industry replaced agriculture.

• Major cities lost population.

• Towns grew near railroad stops.

• Railroads gave away free land grants.

Why were Texas roads made with a variety of building materials?

• Mesquite wood was preferable for faster travel.

• Some roads were built with local, readily available materials.

• Streetcar use demanded softer pavements.

• Horses and wagons could adapt to any materials.

How had the state’s railway network changed by 1900?

• Two transcontinental railways connected to reach all parts of the state.

• Few railroads crossed the state, making travel slow.

• Only transcontinental railway tracks were built.

• Expansion was slow because land for tracks was hard to obtain.

Why did coal-mining towns lose population in the early 1900s?

• Transportation could not keep up with the demand for coal.

• Salt and iron mining replaced the coal industry.

• Demand for coal fell after oil was discovered.

• Coal-mining towns could not support large populations.

What was often true of company towns?

• They provided affordable housing for workers.

• They helped foreign workers get a start in the new country.

• They helped workers to better concentrate on their jobs.

• High living costs and low wages kept workers indebted to the company.