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Worksheets4th Nine Weeks Review
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
When the _____ started, the protesters sat down on the ground outside the segregated theater.
sit-in
boycott
consumer goods
interdependence
What event came before the Cold War?
First man on the moon
Space Race
World War II
Vietnam War
What is a Cold War?
War fought in below 0* temperatures
A war where no weapons are actually fired
Any wars fought in Russia
It's just another name for a war
What kind of government did the Soviet Union have?
Dictatorship
Communism
Democracy
Monarchy
Which country was first to launch a satellite in space and have a man in orbit?
China
Soviet Union
Germany
United States
What was John F. Kenned's goal with the Space Race?
To have the fastest spacecraft ever
To be the first to Mars
To be the first to send a man to the moon
To colonize the moon
Where is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) located?
On the moon
Washington, D.C.
Lubbock, TX
Houston, TX
Why was America worried about Russia's satellite launch?
They thought that if Russia could launcha a satelite into space, then they could send a nuclear missile at the US
They thought the satellite was really a nuclear bomb
They thought that Russian spies had stolen American satellite secrets
They thought Russia would use the satellite to spy on America
The Space Race was considered important because...
it showed the world which country had the best science, technology, and economic system.
the Soviet Union was much more advanced in science and technology.
the United States is the largest country in the world.
we had an opportunity to win many medals.
Which Texas industry would most likely be affected by an international conflict or crisis in the
Middle East?
Oil
Cattle
Cotton
Lumber
Which of the following was a likely effect from establishing the center for the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Houston?
Housing prices in Houston increased rapidly.
Tax rates rose to support the Texas aerospace industry.
Local economies in the Houston area experienced growth.
Houston grew to become the largest city in the United States.
Words, such as Gruene and Fredericksburg, were influenced by which language?
German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
The names of many cities in Texas, such as Amarillo and Refugio, originated in the language of
which European country?
Spain
Germany
France
England
Immigration and migration to Texas have influenced the state's culture in all the following ways
EXCEPT —
language
foods
architecture
climate
What is Urbanization?
Rural to Urban
Urban to Rural
Country Road
Take Me Home
Which characteristic of Texas society is reflected in the many types of festivals held in March?
Wealthy
Religious
Culturally diverse
A strong sense of civic responsibility
Where did they build the Johnson Space Center
Dallas
Cape Canaveral
Washington DC
Houston
Which of the following statements is true?
After the building of the Johnson Space Center, Dallas became a leading area in aeropspace.
MD Anderson is one of the most profitable computer companies in the country
many leading technology companies moved to Austin leading it to be called Silicon Hills.
Natural gas in Texas is not a large industry.
Computer Technology
Clothing Design
Innovation in Agriculture
Population Control
How do the actions of Hector Garcia characterize the age of Civil Rights and Conservatism?
His long service as leader of the Republican Party in Texas led to an expansion of conservatism in government
His introduction of numerous education bills to Congress led to expanded educational opportunities for minorities
His actions as the U.S. Postmaster General led to greater diversity and recognition of ethnic groups and women on stamps
His founding of the American G.I. Forum led to expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans
Which goal was the original mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens?
Support the rights of Spanish-speaking people
Argue for new laws that improve factory conditions
Campaign for the elimination of immigration quotas
Improve relations with nations of Central and South America
Which civil rights leader and native Texan formed the Committee of Racial Equality (CORE) and worked to bring an end to racial segregation in the United States through nonviolent actions like the Freedom Rides?
Hector P. Garcia
Medgar Evers
Martin Luther King, Jr.
James Farmer, Jr.
Why was the U.S. Supreme Court case U.S. v. Texas significant?
It upheld the death penalty in Texas
It desegregated Texas schools
It abolished the poll tax in the South
It allowed prayer in southern schools
All of the following describe Barbara Jordan EXCEPT:
1st African American elected to the Texas State Senate since 1883
member of the Congressional Watergate Hearings
1st female elected governor of Texas
keynote speaker at the 1976 Democratic National Convention
Segregation of all interstate public facilities ended with the help of which of the following groups?
N.O.W.
C.O.R.E.
M.A.D.D.
P.T.A.
Growth of the aerospace industry contributed to the urbanization of which area of the state of Texas?
northwest
southeast
northeast
southwest
"When we held meetings in the the Dallas County Court House were fountains with signs that said "White" and "Colored" over them, and bathrooms were segregated. If you were black and you were traveling, you'd better pack a lunch, because you couldn't stop in a restaurant and order food. There were no hotels or motels in which you could stay."
The leader that supported legislation that changed circumstances for African Americans in Texas was -
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
George Bush
Henry B. Gonzalez was a role model for Mexican Americans where he became-
an influential Mexican American U.S. representative
the first Mexican American to receive a law degree
the only Mexican American to be elected to the U.S. Congress
an influential Mexican American presidential cabinet member
World War 2 happened in which time period?
1941-1945
1932-1939
1929-1939
1914-1918
Rights that are guaranteed by the Constitution to all United States citizens is called ....
civil rights
bill of rights
primary election
equal rights
NASA is an acronym for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Areas
Non Alien Species in Areas
National Aerospace and Space Arenas
How do the actions of Hector Garcia characterize the age of Civil Rights and Conservatism?
His founding of the American G.I. Forum led to expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans.
His long service as leader of the Republican Party in Texas led to an expansion of conservatism in government.
His introduction of numerous education bills to Congress led to expanded educational opportunities for minorities.
His actions as the U.S. Postmaster General led to greater diversity and recognition of ethnic groups and women on stamps.
Which Texan was the first African American from a southern state to serve in the U.S. Congress after her service in the Texas State Senate?
Olveta Culp Hobby
Kay Bailey Hutchinson
Barbara Jordon
Ann Richards
Which Texan served as Chief of Staff in both the Reagan and Bush administrations, as well as Secretary of State from 1989-1992?
James A. Baker, III
John B. Connally, Jr.
Henry Gonzalez
Ann Richards
Which Texan performed the first artificial heart transplant?
Howard Hughes
Jack Kilby
Michael Dell
Denton Cooley
Texans Michael E. DeBakey and Denton Cooley are famous —
astronomers
entrepreneurs
marine biologists
heart surgeons
Which of the following was a major reason many South Vietnamese immigrants came to Texas?
The Korean War
The scenery
To spread communism
People were fleeing from communism
Who does the following criteria describe?
-Attended University of Texas at Austin
-Started a computer company with $1,000
-Company became known as Dell Computers
-Became a Billion Dollar company that still operates today
Michael Dell
Steve Jobs
Elon Musk
Bill Gates
Which person made major strides in the Texas Medical industry and what did they do?
Roger Miller, helped pioneer the Texas Brain Institute
Michael Dell; help create Dell Technologies
Denton Cooley; helped found the Texas Heart Institute
Elon Musk, helped create Tesla and SpaceX
What innovative program is headquartered in Houston, Texas?
NASA
Houston Rockets
Tesla
Dell Technologies
Which political party has dominated Modern Texas since the early 2000s?
Republicans
Democrats
Libertarian
The Green Party
What was the only father/son duo from Texas to both hold Presidential office?
Donald Trump
and
Donald Trump Jr.
John Adams
and
John Quincy Adams
Theodore Roosevelt
and
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George H. W. Bush
and
George W. Bush
What city is the largest in Texas and home to the Johnson Space Center and largest medical center in the world?
Dallas
San Antonio
Houston
Austin
Describes the traditions, customs, and artifacts of a cultural group.
Legend
Cultural Heritage
Arts
Can include songs, poems, stories, and dances
Legend
Cultural Heritage
Arts
Why did many Germans migrate to Texas?
Wars in Germany
To help build railroad in Texas
Cheap land and a mild climate
Potato famine and poverty
Which of the following culture groups were impacted most by the Civil Rights movement? Check all that apply.
African Americans
Hispanics
Native Americans
German Americans
Many German colonists chose to settle in this part of Texas.
Hill Country
Panhandle
Mountains and Basins
Central Plains
Texas is bordered to the south by ____________ and ____________.
Spain, France
Chile, Argentina
Oklahoma, Louisiana
Mexico, Gulf of Mexico
This earliest culture group of Texas adapted their culture to the diverse environments they encountered.
Hispanic Texans
African American Texans
Pioneers
Native Americans
The vibrant cultural diversity of Texas is evident in the state's many what?
Animals
Sports games
Artistic creations and ethnic celebrations
People
How have the Spanish and German Heritage influenced the Texas Culture?
The population in the Great Plains grew
The level of rainfall in the coastal plains
The names of the cities
Rural areas are in danger of having droughts more often.
El Paso, Del Rio, Cinco de Mayo, and Rio Grande are all examples of which culture having impact in Texas?
German
Polish
African American
Spanish
Which city has the river walk?
Houston
San Antonio
Dallas
El Paso
What is a vaquero?
A vessel
A type of food
A cowboy
A cup
What genre of music has the African American culture brought to Texas?
Czech
Jazz/Blues
Corridos
Country
What celebration did the Asian culture bring to Texas?
Vaquero Festival
Chili Festival
Chinese New Year Festival
Czech Festival
What festival is celebrated in San Antonio?
Fiesta
BBQ Festival
Taco Festival
Native American Festival
What type of music did Mexican American's introduce that Selena sang?
Blues
Country
Tejano
Rock
What famous actor is from Uvlade?
Matthew McConaughey
The Rock
Mark Wahlberg
Denzel Washington
What is the holiday is celebrated on June 19th that recognizes the day that slaves were freed?
Beginning of a new time day
End of slavery day
Juneteenth
Free Day
How can culture be "seen" in Texas?
In art
In cars
In houses
In shoes
A style of music that incorporates German and Mexican Traditions
Tejano
Blues
Red Dirt
Conjunto
WWII …… the economy
Hurt
Helped
Saturated
did nothing for
How did Oveta Culp Hobby contribute to the war effort?
She was the first female fighter pilot to serve in combat for the U.S. military
She organized and commanded the Women’s Army Corps (WAC).
She founded the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs).
She earned a Navy Cross for her heroism in battle.
What form of discrimination that African American soldiers experienced during World War II ended late in the war?
being assigned to noncombat roles
serving in segregated units
not being sent to duty overseas
lower pay than white soldiers
Which of the following events led to the United States’s entry into World War II?
Germany’s attack on France
Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan’s conquest of Indonesia
the formation of the Axis
In the 1930s, Germany, Italy, and Japan signed treaties agreeing to cooperate with each other and forming a pact that became known as the _____.
Allies
Central Powers
Axis Powers
Renegade Powers
In 1941, the army asked Oveta Culp Hobby to organize a corps of nearly 200,000 women to serve in noncombat roles in the military called the _____.
Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs)
Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVS)
Women's Army Corps (WAC)
Women's Auxiliary Air Corps (WAAC)
Define Dust Bowl.
area of the Midwest during the 1930's because of a severe drought.
area of the Southeast during the 1920's because of terrible dust storms.
area from Canada to Texas in the 1930's with severe storms.
Which of the following did NOT lead to the Dust Bowl?
A severe drought.
Soil was used for growing wheat.
Land was used for cattle.
The government planted trees.
Why did the federal government plant around 200 million trees between 1934 and 1942?
To provide jobs for the "Okies" who came to California.
To make the soil more nutrient-rich.
To create a windbreak to protect the soil from wind evaporation.
To help farmers who had suffered losses during the Dust Bowl.
Complete this sentence...
During the ________ a terrible drought struck
2000's
1950's
1930's
1800's
What area of the country did a terrible brought hit
California
New York
Arizona
Texas /Great Plains
* first woman elected to the TX state Senate
* first African American from the South elected to Congress
* strong supporter of Civil Rights
What did Oveta Culp Hobby become the director of during World War II?
Women's Army Corps
Civil Rights
Jim Crow Laws
Nothing because she is a clever little genius girl.
What sport does Coach May coach?
Football
Baseball
Tennis
Golf
When is our 9 weeks test?
Monday, May 15
Tuesday, May 16
Wednesday, May 4
Friday, May 26
