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WorksheetsUnit 9: Age of Oil_ TX History_7th Grade
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 4hrs 20mins
Most progressives supported all of the following political reforms except:
the initiative, referendum, and recall.
Legislation that would make the government more democratic.
woman suffrage
direct election of senator
eliminating political parties.
The 19th Amendment did which of the following:
ended the prohibition era.
gave women the right to vote.
provided for the popular vote of senators.
established the terms of presidential succession.
This picture represents an issue that was dealt with MOST successfully by which political movement?
Reconstruction movement
Populist movement
Gilded Age movement
Progressive movement
In the 19th century , the major national labor unions wanted to prove the position of workers mainly by...
obtaining the legal right to organize and bargain collectively
using government troops to settle labor disputes with management
supporting government ownership in major industries
endorsing a third political party for workers
Who were progressives?
a group of people during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s who wanted to improve society
people who were for the big business owner
people who exposed problems in society with the intention of fixing them
the richer people in society
Which of the following factors would have been a reason for employees choosing to join a labor union?
most factory workers were satisfied with their salaries and working conditions
most workers were concerned with improving their economic situations
most employers were very hostile towards workers attempts to form and join unions
most employees were to afraid to say anything
He was the founder of the NAACP which fought to gain equal treatment for African Americans. Who is this reformer?
Teddy Roosevelt
W.E.B. DuBois
Teddy T. Washington
Robert La Follette
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
First Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Which amendment prohibited the sale of alcohol?
First
Amendment
Eighteenth
Amendment
Nineteenth
Amendment
Fifth
Amendment
Why is James Hogg remembered as a Progressive Governor?
He created
the Texas Railroad Commission to regulate interstate commerce.
He was born
in Rusk, Texas
He founded
the Progressive Movement
He protested
government regulation
What was the main goal of the Progressive Movement?
To abolish
slavery
To give
women the right to vote
To better
society through government reforms and regulation
To create
laws forcing citizens to vote
The Populist Movement was supported mainly by which group of people?
Miners
Women
African-Americans
Farmers
Preserve lands owned by small farmers
Prevent abuses by railroad companies
Increase the money in circulation
Which political group supported the demands listed above in the 1890’s?
Ku Klux Klan
Progressives
Populists
Republicans
What is a reform?
A change made to improve something
An amendment to the constitution
a group of people with similar interests
Temperence is
an amendment that outlawed alcohol
women that were seeking the right to vote
a farmer's alliance
a movement against the sale or use of alcohol
A monopoly is
a board game
when a company has complete control over an industry
when two companies fix prices for a product
a type of government with a king or queen
What is another word for "regulate"?
outlaw
control
produce
The Progressive movement was more popular amongst which crowd?
children
urban population
rural population
women
After the discovery of oil, the population of Texas did what?
increased
decreased
Production ______________________ after the discovery of oil in Texas
Increased
Decreased
Rapid growth due to an increase in some type of industry
BOOM
URBANIZATION
INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION
INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
URBANIZATION
BUST
INNOVATION
REFORM
the period of time from 1920 to 1933 in the U.S. when it was illegal to make or sell alcohol
Illegal
Prohibition
Crime
Reform
The right to vote
Populists
Reform
Civil Rights
Suffrage
Change, especially at the political level
Reform
Suffrage
Prohibition
Innovation
People working to fix political and social problems in an effort to improve society.
Populists
Urbanization
Progressives
Prohibition
A believer in the rights, wisdom, or virtues of the common people.
Populists
Reform
Suffrage
Innovation
How did Texas economically benefit from U.S. involvement in the Second World War?
Texans became wealthy serving as soldiers in the war.
Rationing consumer goods stimulated the growth of businesses
Natural resources in Texas were needed to supply the war effort
Locating internment camps in Texas brought consumers to the region
Which definition best describes a "boom and bust" cycle?
A period of great profits followed by a downward trend in an industry
A period of poor profits followed by a large growth in an industry
A period of high unemployment followed by a growth period
A period of growth leading to higher employment
How did rapid industrial expansion change the distribution of population within Texas during the early 20th century?
The population of cities expanded rapidly
Many people could travel easier across the state
Many people moved out of the state for job opportunities.
The population of coastal cities rose while inland cities fell
What is supply and demand?
a type of economy where people own and run their own businesses and respond to consumer demand.
the amount of goods available, and the desire to won something and the ability to pay for it.
the degree to which persons or organizations are better off financially at the end of the a time period than they were at the beginning.
Items coming in and out of a country.
What year was oil discovered at Spindletop launching a booming oil industry in Texas?
1860
1901
1918
1941
What was the women's suffrage movement?
Trying to end the suffering of women
Trying to help women get jobs
Trying to help women get the right to vote
Trying to help women with better pay
In the beginning of the 1900s, the Texas Railroad Commission expanded its authority over which industry?
Agriculture
Communication
Petroleum
Transportation
What is Howard Hughes known for?
Creating the railroad system
Creating medicine to eradicate measles
Creating the tractor to help farmers
Creating the rotary drill bit to reach oil deep underground
Where did most of the business move to after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?
Fort Worth
Louisiana
San Antonio
Houston
What year did World War I begin?
1901
1914
1929
1941
This reform group wanted to support the rights of Spanish speaking people in America.
League of United Latin American Citizens
Prohibition
Women's Suffrage
Populism
What did the 19th Amendment do?
Made alcohol illegal
Gave women the right to vote
Direct election of Senators
Freedom of Speech
Which industry did the Populist Party want to help reform?
Petroleum
Agriculture
Transportation
Communication
Which definition best describes a "boom and bust" cycle?
A period of great profits followed by a downward trend in an industry
A period of poor profits followed by a large growth in an industry
A period of high unemployment followed by a growth period
A period of growth leading to higher employment
After the discovery of oil in Texas, what began to spring up all over the state?
High rise offices
Ranches
Boomtowns
Pipelines
What characteristic is true during the age of oil in Texas?
Growth of Urban areas
Major cattle drives
decline in jobs
industrialization declines
The railroad system throughout Texas expanded in the early twentieth century and resulted in the growth of?
mass transit subway systems
Urban centers such as Dallas and Houston
number of child conductors
coal mining
Spindletop had reports of the discovery of oil in what year?
2000
1901
1700
1995
Spindletop had reports of the discovery of oil in what year?
2000
1901
1700
1995
The Populist movement was organized to address reforms needed to...
control the fashion industry
protect agricultural workers
extend voting rights to women
regulate the factories
The League of United Latin American Citizens had a goal to do what?
Improve factory conditions
Improve relations with South American countries
argue for higher wages
Support the rights of Spanish speaking citizens
The 1900 Galveston hurricane altered the economic development of Texas in what way?
Major industries moved to Houston
Oil production never recovered
Cotton growers were forced out of the state
Galveston remained underwater forever
The 1900 Galveston hurricane altered the economic development of Texas in what way?
Major industries moved to Houston
Oil production never recovered
Cotton growers were forced out of the state
Galveston remained underwater forever
The Texas Equal Suffrage Association had a primary goal to?
Reform prisons
completely outlaw the sale and consumption of alcohol
Win ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Protect African American voting rights
The women of Texas experienced a change in their lives after the First World War in what way?
Women gained equal pay with men
Universities allowed women to attend
Many women entered the workforce.
Women served in combat fighting roles
How did rapid industrial expansion change the distribution of population in Texas during the early 20th century?
Travel across the state was easier
The population of cities expanded rapidly
Many moved out of state for jobs
Coastal city populations rose
Which industry experienced a boom most likely due to international conflict?
cattle
cotton
oil
popcorn
Looking at the timeline above, which conclusion is best supported from the information?
Technological innovation helped to expand the oil industry of Texas.
Innovations like the rotary drill made the first oil discovery happen
Wealthy oilmen used their fb profiles to help them get richer
In which area did the smallest percentage of population growth take place between 1900-1930 based on the above data.
South
North
East
West
Using the data from the table which 2 regions on the Regions of Texas map contained the locations of major metropolitan centers of Texas in the early 1900s?
1 and 6
2 and 7
3 and 5
4 and 5
How does this type of drilling shown in the photo benefit oil companies?
The amount of gas released is decreased
Oil companies can extract oil and water from the same site
Companies increase prices
Oil companies do not have to reposition drill equipment on the surface
What was the purpose of the 1903 construction project to build a Seawall in Galveston, Texas?
To create a cheap supply of water
To protect the island from flooding from hurricanes
To provide new recreational activities
What was the purpose of the 1903 construction project to build a Seawall in Galveston, Texas?
To create a cheap supply of water
To protect the island from flooding from hurricanes
To provide new recreational activities
How did the invention in the picture affect the agricultural industry in Texas?
Farming became slower because of bulky equipment
Crops were produced in greater amounts eventually supplying more than was demanded causing a drop in prices
Farmers went into debt buying this equipment
What generalization about oil and gas deposits can be inferred from the data on the map?
Most oil and gas deposits are off the coast
Most geographic areas of Texas have oil and gas deposits
Which industry was most affected by Howard Hughes, Sr.?
Petroleum
Transportation
Fashion
Health Care
What steps were taken in Galveston to keep hurricane destruction from happening again?
the city was raised and a new sea wall was built
Cline was fired
Galveston was evacuated
nothing was done
After the city of Galveston was devastated by a hurricane in 1900_____________.
A sea wall was built to protect the island
Homes were built on stilts
The elevation of Galveston was increased
All of the above
Economic consequences of the Galveston Hurricane include...
Business and commerce shifted to Houston (A)
Galveston became a boom town once again (B)
Galveston never regained its status as a major commercial center (C)
Both A and C are correct (D)
What city replaced Galveston as an economic hub of Texas?
Dallas
San Antonio
Galveston
Houston
When was the Galveston Hurricane?
22 years ago
July 19, 1908
January 4, 1935
September 8, 1900
After the Galveston Hurricane a Commission Form of Government was created. What type of impact was this?
Political
Economic
Geographic
Social
After the Galveston Hurricane business and trade moved to Houston. What type of Impact was this?
Political
Geographic
Economic
Social
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 killed over 1/6 of the population and forced many to move away. What type of impact was this?
Political
Economic
Geographic
Social
The creation of a Seawall and elevating the island 18 ft. after the Galveston Hurricane was an example of what type of impact?
Political
Economic
Geographic
Social
Approximately how many Texans served during WWI?
5,000
200,000
50,000
20,000
Approximately how many Texans died during WWI?
200,000
5,000
60,000
6 -12,000
What was unique of women's roles during WWI?
They served as soldiers
They stayed home
Nothing
Many entered the workforce for the first time
What was the Role of L.U.L.A.C.
To promote labor reform for farmers
to promote the rights of Spanish Speaking people
To help african americans get equal rights
to get women the vote
