Unit #10 Age of Oil and Progressive Era Exam Review

What movement pushed for women to claim their political rights?

• Labor reform

• Agrarianism

• Women's Suffrage

• Populism

What was established to oversee the rebuilding of Galveston after the hurricane?

• Texas Railroad Commission

• OPEC

• a city commission

• a labor union

Which of the following was developed to avoid another disaster like the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

• Better emergency alert systems

• Weather machines

• Barrier islands

• Better urban drainage systems

The invention pictured was developed by what individual, revolutionizing the oil industry?

• James Hogg

• Joseph Glidden

• Howard Hughes Sr.

• Eli Whitney

The discovery of large amounts of oil in Texas led to a boom in what related industry?

• Lumber industry

• Automobile industry

• Tourism industry

• Cattle industry

What was the goal of the Women's Suffrage Movement and how was that goal achieved?

What was the effect of the Zimmermann Telegram?

• It convince U.S. to remain neutral during World War I

• It helped Women earn the right to vote in 1920

• It convinced the U.S. to get involved in World War I

• It secured an alliance between the U.S. and Mexico

Which of the following events was one of the factors that caused the U.S. to enter World War I in support of the Allies?

• The XYZ Affair

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The stock market crash of 1928

• The discover of oil at Spindletop

Which large Texas city is represented by "D" in the map?

• San Antonio

• Austin

• Houston

• Beaumont

In response to the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, where did most of the businesses on the island relocate to?

• Beaumont

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Dallas