The process of people leaving the farms or rural areas for more populated cities is called....
Suffrage
Urbanization
Rural
Boom Bust
2. Multiple Choice
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The 18th amendment did which of the following?
Banned the sale of all alcohol
Guaranteed the right to vote for black men
Allowed the sale of alcohol
Gave women the right to vote
3. Multiple Choice
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Which economic concept is shown below?
Supply and demand of cotton industry
push and pull factors of world economics
Profits and margins of the lumber industry
Boom and bust cycle
4. Multiple Choice
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Which was not an effect of the railroad industry?
Encouraged government to buy pieces of land
Decreased the population of Texas
Increased population of West Texas
Easier to ship goods across the state
5. Multiple Choice
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What was the role of women in politics before 1919?
They were leaders in government
They could not vote, but they worked for social and political reforms
They could vote, but were not involved in politics
The could not vote and did not get involved in political issues
6. Multiple Choice
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Cattle in Texas came from...
Texas
England
France
Spain
7. Multiple Choice
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What is a monopoly?
The exclusive control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service
the outlaw of the sale or consumption of alcohol
The use of children in industry or business
the right to vote in political elections
8. Multiple Choice
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Which is an economic effect of the oil industry?
Oil spills displace thousands of fish, birds, and other marine life
The United States must trade with countries that have human rights issues
Pollution causes global warming
New jobs created boom towns in East Texas after Spindletop in 1901
9. Multiple Choice
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Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
14th
18th
19th
21st
10. Multiple Choice
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What can be inferred from the political cartoon
Factory owners have a surplus of laborers
Children should be educated
Children are the new labor force
Children should be paid equal wages as adults
11. Multiple Choice
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Which of the following quotes is the perspective of a Progressive?
"Farmers and ranchers are being ignored by the government."
We will help the African-Americans and Hispanics."
"The U.S. government needs to regulate the railroads."
"Companies should not be allowed to pay in scrip."
12. Multiple Choice
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What is suffrage?
A company that has complete control of an industry
The right to vote
The movement to ban alcohol
Goods that can be traded
13. Multiple Choice
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What was is the significance of 1901 in Texas?
Women got the right to vote
Child labor was outlawed
Oil was discovered at Spindletop
Railroad line across Texas was complete
14. Multiple Choice
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Which of the following would not be an example of Texans modifying their environment?
Using windmills to get water
Creating new highways
Drilling for oil
Putting gasoline in their car
15. Multiple Choice
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What was a negative impact of monopolies?
Monopolies had environmental impacts on big cities
They allowed a company to control the price of a product without any competition
They were unattractive to consumers because of their physical location
Many felt monopolies decreased employment
16. Multiple Choice
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"When a railroad line is approved for construction, many companies buy land near the railroad stations. A construction company is needed to build the track. Restaurants and apartment complexes provide jobs and living accommodations along the routes. Shops open near the stops to provide goods to those who live and work near the railroad." What is the main idea of the quote?
Many new businesses started in order to support growing economy.
Railroads have minimal effects on surrounding towns
Cost of goods increases as a result of boom and bust economy
Railroads only impact the railroad industry
17. Multiple Choice
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Reform Movements (1880 - 1920): Temperance movement, Child Labor Laws, Public Education, Food and Drug Administration, _________________ Which of the following complete the list above?
Prison Improvements
Black Codes
Immigration Policy
Women's Rights
18. Multiple Choice
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Which of the following best explains the shift in populations shown in the chart?
More jobs, technological advancements, and the rise of industries increases urbanization.
Rural cities have safer communities that are highly preferred among the majority of people.
Lack of resources in the urban areas has led to a population decrease.
A major crop famine on farmlands has led people to flee from their rural towns.
19. Multiple Choice
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"If a woman steals from her former employer, does her father, husband, brother or son serve out her term in prison?...Why is the only place in the world a man wants to represent a woman is at the ballot box." - Jan McCallum What is the perspective of the quote above?
Men should represent women in politics
Husbands should represent their wives in all aspects of life
Women deserved the right to represent themselves and vote
Women should only get the right to vote if they are not married
20. Multiple Choice
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Which of the following quotes is the perspective of a Populist?
"It should be illegal for children to work if they are younger than 12 years old."
"Vote for James Hogg. He is one of us!"
"Factory workers should have a limit on hours they can work at one time without a break."