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Spring ACP Review

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The closing of the frontier was sealed by the invention of ​ (a)   , which was coupled with access to underground aquifers and the invention of the ​ (b)   which allowed for irrigation and a way to water animals.

Choose from the below words
barbed wire
windmill
canals
automobiles
cotton gin
2.

- Last Chief of the Comanche

- Skilled Warrior

- Lived in western Texas

- Surrendered after evading capture by the United States

- Assimilated and encouraged other American Indians to do so as well

Which of the following best names this person?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

James Hogg

c)

Jefferson Davis

d)

Quanah Parker

3.

How did the 15th Amendment, as illustrated, affect the lives of millions of African Americans?

a)

Provided suffrage to male voters.

b)

Guaranteed freedom of speech.

c)

Provided access to the court system.

d)

Abolished slavery permanently.

4.

"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves"

"Where slavery is, there liberty cannot be; and where liberty is, there slavery cannot be." - Abraham Lincoln

Based on the quotes above, we can infer that Abraham Lincoln was a/an ​ (a)   and that he was against ​ ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
abolitionist
expansion of slavery
supporter of tariffs
political figure
western expansion of railroads
5.

- Texas women became nurses and men went to war in Europe

- Economy was booming before and during and busted afterwards.

- Discrimination against Germans

- Military training bases began in Texas

What would be the best title for this list?

a)

Impacts of the Civil War on Texas

b)

Impacts of World War I on Texas

c)

Causes of the Civil War

d)

Causes of World War I

6.

"No negro or freedman shall be permitted [allowed] to rent or keep a house within the limits of the town under any circumstances..."

- from a Black Code in Opelousas, Louisiana

What was the main purpose of creating Black Codes during Reconstruction?

a)

To give land owning freedmen equal rights.

b)

To deny rights to African Americans despite the abolition of slavery.

c)

To ensure African Americans were given equal rights after the Civil Rights.

d)

To start a second Civil War for the Confederacy.

7.

- stopped Railroads from overcharging the farmers

- created the Texas Railroad Commission

- Believed the government needed to serve all of its citizens equally under the law

- champion of public schools, state universities, and teacher education

The contributions listed above best describes which of the following individuals in Texas History?

a)

James Hogg

b)

Quanah Parker

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Jefferson Davis

8.

During America's westward expansion, what impact did buffalo hunting have on the American Indians of Texas?

a)

The Indian ways of hunting were adapted to include new technology and weapons.

b)

Anglo Americans eliminated a major food source for the American Indians.

c)

American Indians united with the new hunters and formed an alliance.

d)

With greater competition, American Indians chose to emigrate from Texas.

9.

- Formed during Reconstruction

- Techniques included vandalism, destruction of property, and physical attacks

- Made up of mostly former Confederate soldiers

- Believed in white supremacy

- Focused on preventing black people from exercising their rights

Which of the following organizations best completes the list?

a)

Ku Klux Klan

b)

Radical Republicans

c)

Confederate States of America

d)

Black Codes

10.

Which of the following best completes the graphic organizer?

a)

Raising tariffs on the North.

b)

State power should be limited.

c)

Recognition as a Republic power.

d)

Fear or loss of slavery.

11.

Which time period best describes the reasons for involvement and the goals in the Civil War based on the images shown above?

a)

Civil War

b)

Reconstruction

c)

Age of Oil

d)

Westward Expansion

12.

"Let me tell you what is coming... Your fathers and husbands, your sons and brothers, will be herded at the point of the bayonet... You may, after the sacrifice of countless millions of treasure and of thousands of lives, as a bare possibility, win Southern independence... but I doubt it." - Sam Houston oath to join the Confederacy?

Based on the quote, why did Sam Houston refuse to sign the oath to join the Confederacy?

a)

He believed slavery was wrong.

b)

He wanted to move to the North.

c)

He disagreed with the leadership of Robert E. Lee.

d)

He didn't want Texas to join the losing side of the war.

13.

Which statement expresses a truth about cowboys during the Cattle Drive period?

a)

Cowboys worked hard for very high pay.

b)

Cowboys were independent, carefree, and lawless.

c)

All cowboys were Anglo-American.

d)

Many cowboys were Mexican American or African American.

14.

How did the boll weevil impact the cotton industry in Texas?

a)

Cotton production and the price of cotton continued to increase steadily.

b)

Cotton production decreased initially but was able to increase with the drought of 1900.

c)

Cotton supply decreased which made the price increase.

d)

The boll weevil did not impact the cotton industry in Texas.

15.

Which of the following is an example of a social impact cause by the railroad industry?

a)

West Texas towns had growing populations.

b)

New legislation was created limiting railroad growth.

c)

The cattle and sheep farming industry increased.

d)

Erosion from the railroad caused flooding along the coast.

16.

Which of the following is an example of civic participation?

a)

Lobbying

b)

Recycling

c)

Attending school

d)

Buying a car

17.

In the 1800s, the invention of the ​ (a)   made it possible to provide​ (b)   for people, animals, and crops. Today it has changed and gotten much larger and provides ​ (c)   using ​ (d)   power.

Choose from the below words
windmill
water
electricity
wind
hyrdoelectric
automobile
oil
18.

According to the map, which area best shows and defines the area of debate and argument over the expansion of slavery in the U.S. in the mid 1800s?

19.

In the late 1800s, the building of ​ (a)   as well as the discovery of oil led to more manufacturing in Texas. People began moving from rural areas to find jobs which created growth in the ​ (b)   of Texas.

Choose from the below words
railroads
urbanization
windmills
bridges
territory
20.

The discovery of oil in Texas in the 1890s led to an oil boom. This caused an ​ (a)   of oil and the price ​ (b)   , which led to a bust. This was the beginning of many boom and bust cycles in the oil industry in Texas.

Choose from the below words
oversupply
decreased
undersupply
increased
remained stable
21.

Which of the following explains why there was a shift from farming to ranching in western portions of Texas?

a)

More demand for cattle than plant products.

b)

Limited water resources supported ranching better than farming.

c)

Barbed wire was too expensive.

d)

Closing of railroad hubs.

22.

During the cattle drive period in Texas an ​ (a)   of longhorn cattle in Texas with a ​ (b)   for beef in northern states provided ​ (c)   when selling cattle in the North.

Choose from the below words
oversupply
strong demand
an opportunity for profits
undersupply
weak demand
a threat of loss
23.

Who were Buffalo Soldiers?

a)

Anglo American soldiers who fought American Indians.

b)

African American soldiers who fought the American Indians.

c)

Mexican American soldiers who fought the Confederates.

d)

American Indians who fought U.S.

24.

What factors led to the expansion of the Texas frontier?

a)

The railroad, barbwire, and irrigation.

b)

The Dust Bowl and decreasing buffalo herds.

c)

The Civil War and crop failures in East Texas.

d)

The discovery of golf and oil in West Texas.

25.

Which document marked the end of Reconstruction and established the governmental framework that is still used in Texas today?

a)

Constitution of 1836

b)

Constitution of 1876

c)

Emancipation Proclamation

d)

13th Amendment

26.

Which of the following were economic effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas?

Select TWO correct answers.

a)

Slave labor was abolished

b)

The Freedmans Bureau was formed

c)

Sharecropping expanded

d)

Former Confederates were banned from holding office

e)

Manufacturing centers were rebuilt

27.

Which of the following is a political development of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

a)

Industries began to move from Galveston to Houston.

b)

A City Commission was established as a new type of city government.

c)

6000-8000 people died

d)

Trade was restricted along the port city of Galveston due to destruction.

28.

- Cooperation in Agricultural Business

- Happier Home Lives

- More Social Contacts

- Better Educational Opportunities

Which of the following reform movement organizations offered the benefits included in the above chart?

a)

The "Petticoat Lobby"

b)

The Populist Party

c)

The Texas Farmers Union

d)

The Grange/Patrons of Husbandry

29.

Match the following Progressive Era amendments to the correct label.

30.

What was the purpose of the piece of propaganda from World War II?

a)

To show women that they could overcome their gender ro

b)

To promote women entering the workforce.

c)

To show strength of women and promote equality.

d)

All of the answer choices are correct.

31.

In a free enterprise economic system, what is the main motivation for people who open businesses and participate in capitalism?

a)

Freedom to research and develop products.

b)

Government Regulation

c)

Profit

d)

Desire for greater supply of goods.

32.

Identify and match the correct Texas leaders.

33.

As a result of urbanization, which of the following demonstrates a change in the types of jobs in Texas?

a)

There was an increase in jobs in the cattle and ranching industries.

b)

The introduction of automobiles increased the demand for jobs in oil and gas.

c)

Jobs in the service industry increased as people moved to rural areas.

d)

Farming communities began to grow as the need for food increased in urban areas.

34.

All of the following are examples of negative impacts Texas has made to the environment EXCEPT:

a)

Off-shore drilling has led to possible water contamination.

b)

Hydro-electric dams have controlled flooding and created reservoirs

c)

Overuse of irrigation systems have dried up aquifers.

d)

Hydraulic fracturing extraction has led to oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico

35.

- Maintain sewer and water lines

- Enforce zoning laws

- investigate violations of the health and sanitation rules

The characteristics above represents the roles and responsibilities of which level of government?

a)

State

b)

County

c)

Federal

d)

Municipal

36.

What effect did urbanization han the jobs and occupations in Texas?

a)

Oil and gas industries have decreased after the overuse of the resource.

b)

There was an increase in jobs in the agriculture and ranching sectors.

c)

As more people moved to urban areas, mining occupations increased.

d)

With an increase in automobile usage, jobs in the industry of oil and gas have increased.

37.

Evidence of the influence of various ethnic groups in Texas is found in -

a)

landmark names, foods, and traditions

b)

restrictions on voting rights for new citizens

c)

laws, industries, and universities

d)

amendments to local laws

38.

- inspired by the Evangelical Movement

- traditional values

- limited government

- minimal government intervention

- became dominant in the Republican Party

Which of the following best describes these characteristics?

a)

Democracy

b)

Conservatism

c)

The Great Awakening

d)

Reform Movements

39.

Why is freedom of the press an important right to Texas citizens?

a)

It allows citizens to be equally protected under the law.

b)

It allows citizens to freely gather to protest.

c)

It allows citizens to be represented by a public defender.

d)

It allows citizens to be informed to make valid decisions.

40.

Which of the following is a right protected by the Texas Constitution?

a)

Public access to the state capitol at all times.

b)

Guaranteed admission into a public university

c)

Freedom to drive at the age of 18.

d)

Equality for men and women.

41.

What war took place during Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency?

a)

The Civil War

b)

The Vietnam War

c)

WWII

d)

The American Revolution