TX History Final Review

How did World War I affect Texas?

• It caused food shortages across the state

• It ended industrial jobs

• It created new economic opportunities and military training centers

• It made Texas neutral in national policy

What was the role of the Texas State Guard during World War II?

• They served overseas in combat zones.

• They patrolled the U.S.-Mexico border.

• They protected Texas infrastructure while the National Guard was deployed.

• They acted as naval support on the Gulf Coast.

Which invention most contributed to closing the open range in Texas?

• Steam engine

• Cotton gin

• Barbed wire

• Telegraph

During the Dust Bowl, many farmers left Texas because—

• They wanted to invest in the stock market

• Severe drought and windstorms made farming impossible

• The Great Depression caused farm prices to rise

• They were forced out by oil drilling

How did reform movements like suffrage and progressivism affect Texas?

• They reduced public participation in government.

• They led to stronger local leadership for farmers.

• They pushed Texas toward more political and social equality.

• They brought back traditional farming practices.

Which New Deal program helped put Texans back to work?

• Texas Highway Commission

• Works Progress Administration (WPA)

• Freedmen’s Bureau

• Marshall Plan

What is the purpose of the Texas Bill of Rights?

• To list the goals of the U.S. government

• To outline how judges are elected

• To guarantee basic freedoms to all Texans

• To describe how businesses operate

What was the one reason Texas joined the Confederacy, according?

• They hoped to avoid war by supporting the North.

• They believed economic unity with the South would benefit them.

• They were focused on expanding their borders into Mexico.

• They wanted to follow the Union’s lead in abolishing slavery.

Why was Spindletop a major turning point in Texas history?

• It ended cattle ranching

• It caused a major economic depression

• It sparked a massive oil industry boom

• It began the Civil War

How did Texas contribute to the Allied effort in World War II?

• By exporting cotton to Europe

• By refusing to send troops overseas

• By training soldiers and producing war supplies

• By staying neutral throughout the war