Political Dynamics in Late 19th Century Texas

The video explores the political landscape of Texas from 1880 to 1900, highlighting the Democratic Party's dominance and their policies, including government retrenchment, white supremacy, and low tariffs. It discusses the Republican opposition, their coalition, and their focus on civil rights and education. Key political figures like Richard Koch and Jim Hogg are examined, along with significant elections and the influence of Texas on national politics. The era is marked by agrarian unrest, the rise of the greenback party, and the eventual populist revolt led by Jim Hogg.

What was one of the key beliefs of the Democratic Party in Texas during the late 19th century?

• Federal intervention in state affairs

• Expansion of civil rights

• Government retrenchment

• High tariffs

Which group was NOT part of the Republican coalition in Texas during the late 19th century?

• Cotton farmers

• Sheep raisers

• Former unionists

• Blacks

Which two leaders did the Republicans in Texas support during the late 19th century?

• John H Reagan and Roger Q Mills

• Richard Koch and Orrin M Roberts

• EJ Davis and Elisha M P's

• Jim Hogg and Lawrence Sullivan Ross

Who was the leader that ended Reconstruction in Texas and recrafted the state constitution in 1876?

• Jim Hogg

• Orrin M Roberts

• Richard Koch

• EJ Davis

What was a major concern for Texans in Congress during the 1880s?

• Education reform

• Railroad expansion

• Fence cutting and land prices

• Industrialization

Who was elected governor of Texas in 1886, the same year the new pink granite capital was completed?

• Lawrence Sullivan Ross

• Richard B Hubbard

• JW Throckmorton

• John Ireland

Which party came close to upsetting Democratic control in Texas during the 1880s?

• Greenback Party

• Republican Party

• Populist Party

• Whig Party

What was the political status of Texas in Congress during the 1880s?

• Majority of delegates were Democrats

• Majority of delegates were Republicans

• Equal representation of both parties

• No representation in Congress

What was Jim Hogg's primary focus during his governorship in the 1890s?

• Promoting industrialization

• Addressing farmers' unrest

• Expanding the railroad network

• Increasing tariffs

What was the political climate in Texas during the Jim Hogg era?

• A return to Reconstruction policies

• A focus on industrialization

• A period of political stagnation

• A bridge between old Democratic regime and populist revolt