WorksheetsModernizing Texas in an Age of Oil - Quizizz Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the historical significance of Spindletop?
a)
Cattle were traded there.
b)
The Texas frontier began there.
c)
Buffalo soldiers were stationed there.
d)
The Texas petroleum industry began there.
2.
Hundreds of companies started, deep ports enlarged, Increased national political influence... This list includes the results of which of the following?
a)
growth of tourism
b)
decline in cotton production
c)
decline in military bases
d)
growth of oil industry
3.
When the Texas oil industry was young, everyone was experimenting to find ways to get the oil out of the ground. What was the name given to these adventuresome young men?
a)
mad dogs
b)
spitfires
c)
wildcatters
d)
super guys
4.
When did the discovery of oil FIRST create an economic boom in Texas?
a)
early 1800s
b)
middle 1800s
c)
early 1900s
d)
late 1900s
5.
Which social movement tried to make Texas government MORE efficient and responsive to the needs of its citizens in the early 1900s?
a)
prohibition
b)
abolition
c)
civil rights
d)
progressive
6.
Henry Ford's assembly line contributed affordable cars, which in turn would not have been useful without —
a)
tourism in San Antonio
b)
highway construction in Dallas
c)
college enrollment in Austin
d)
petroleum refining in Houston
7.
Which promise would a political candidate who supported the Progressive movement MOST likely make?
a)
"I will work to pass laws that improve working conditions in factories."
b)
"I will help create jobs by
encouraging less regulation on
manufacturers."
c)
"I will use all of my power to execute the existing laws of the United States."
d)
"I will support the military, as guaranteed by the United States Constitution."
8.
How does the requirement to attend school align to the goals of the Progressive movement?
a)
Securing an education would reduce a dependence on income from farming.
b)
An educated population would improve the work environment and lead to a better economy.
c)
Securing an education meant women would be granted suffrage.
d)
An educated population would understand why businesses should be regulated and higher taxes must be paid.
9.
Of the issues supported by the Progressive Movement in Texas, which of the following was MOST important to the 21st century?
a)
prohibition
b)
abolition of the minimum wage
c)
women's suffrage
d)
railroad regulation
10.
In the 1880s and 1890s, the political strength of minorities in Texas was REDUCED using all of the following tactics EXCEPT —
a)
threats
b)
bribery
c)
poll taxes
d)
literacy tests
11.
The seawall in Galveston, built after the 1900 hurricane, is an example of --
a)
A human adaptation of the natural environment for the purpose of comfort.
b)
A human modification of the natural environment for safety purposes.
c)
A human modification of the natural environment for beautification purposes.
d)
A human adaptation of the natural environment for the purpose of stability.
12.
If you were writing an article about the growth of Houston, Texas, what factors would you be sure to include as reasons for its growth?
a)
nearness to the Gulf of Mexico and a large ship channel
b)
nearness to oil fields in East Texas
c)
mostly warm weather year round
d)
all of the above
13.
Which of the following PROTECTS Galveston from hurricane tidal surges?
a)
seawall
b)
lighthouse
c)
island
d)
harbor
14.
Which of the following has had the LEAST effect on boom and bust cycles in the Texas oil industry?
a)
profit potential
b)
world competition
c)
supply and demand
d)
government regulation
15.
The discovery that had the GREATEST impact on the development of the highway system in Texas was —
a)
pasteurization
b)
Spindletop
c)
computer chip
d)
assembly line
16.
Which definition best describes a "boom and bust" cycle?
a)
A period of great profits followed by a downward trend in an industry
b)
A period of poor profits followed by a large growth in an industry
c)
A period of high unemployment followed by a growth period
d)
A period of growth leading to higher employment
17.
During World War I, the Germans asked Mexico to join them in fighting the United States. In return for Mexico's participation, the victorious Germans would have given to Mexico:
a)
the southwestern United States
b)
favorable trading rights to central Europe
c)
the western Caribbean islands
d)
unrestricted access to the Panama Canal
18.
In Fort Worth, Texas, there is a road named Camp Bowie. What is the likely source of this name?
a)
It is named after an old Indian fort from the frontier days.
b)
It is named after a famous hero of the Alamo.
c)
It is named after a former military post set up during the First World War.
d)
It is named after the first oil well to become a gusher in Texas.
19.
How did the First World War change the lives of women in Texas?
a)
Many women entered the workforce.
b)
Women gained equal pay with men.
c)
Women began serving in combat in the military.
d)
Many universities accepted women for the first time.
20.
How did rapid industrial expansion change the distribution of population within Texas during the early 20th century?
a)
The population of cities expanded rapidly.
b)
Many people could travel easier across the state.
c)
Many people moved out of the state for job opportunities.
d)
The population of coastal cities rose while inland cities fell.
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