Texas Social Movements and Reforms Quiz

Which movement in Texas history focused on addressing problems caused by industrialization and urbanization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Texas Progressive movement

• Civil Rights movement

• Temperance movement

• Abolitionist movement

What was a primary goal of the Populist movement in Texas?

• To support large corporations

• To help farmers and common people gain political power

• To promote urbanization

• To increase taxes on the wealthy

Which reform aimed to improve public schools and increase access to education in Texas during the Progressive Era?

• Education reform

• Labor reform

• Prohibition

• Segregation laws

What does the term "agrarianism" refer to in the context of Texas history?

• The belief in the importance of agriculture and rural life

• The growth of cities

• The expansion of railroads

• The development of oil industries

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

Which of the following was a key focus of labor reform legislation in Texas during the Progressive Era?

• Improving working conditions

• Reducing farm sizes

• Increasing tariffs

• Promoting segregation

Which group was most likely to support agrarianism in Texas during the late 1800s?

• Factory owners

• Urban workers

• Farmers

• Bankers

Which Texas movement worked to secure voting rights for women?

• Populist movement

• Women’s suffrage movement

• Temperance movement

• Civil Rights movement

Which of the following best describes a goal of education reform in Texas during the Progressive Era?

• To limit access to education

• To provide free and improved public schooling

• To increase child labor

• To reduce teacher salaries

Which of the following was a result of labor reform in Texas?

• Longer work hours for children

• Safer working environments

• Fewer labor unions

• Increased child labor