Political Dynamics in Late 19th Century Texas

Political Dynamics in Late 19th Century Texas

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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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.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Cotton farmers

Sheep raisers

Former unionists

Blacks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Education reform

Railroad expansion

Fence cutting and land prices

Industrialization

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Greenback Party

Republican Party

Populist Party

Whig Party

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