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5th Six Weeks Review
Age of Oil, Progressive Movement and The Great Depression
Question | Answer |
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First native-born Texan to be elected governor of Texas who supported farmers and ranchers and small businesses. | James Hogg |
A period of great profits followed by a downward turn in an industry. | "boom and bust" cycle |
Rural citizens who had not benefited from new industry started this movement in the 1890's. | Populism |
This group worked to get women the right to vote. | The Texas Equal Suffrage Association |
"boom and bust" in the cotton industry is a characteristic of what era? | The Great Depression |
The dust bowl drought and New Deal programs are characteristics of what era? | The Great Depression |
Why were many military bases built in Texas during World War II? | Because Texas had a mild climate and large expanses of land. |
Growth in urban areas, the Temperance Movement and the Texas Railroad Commission are characteristics of what era? | The Age of Oil |
What helped ranching develop in West Texas? | The windmills |
How did World War II change the lives of women. | Many women entered the workforce. |
These industries led to urbanization in Texas | transportation, manufacturing, oil & gas production. |
The arrival of military facilities, naval and aircraft production and ammunition plants were the result of what? | International conflicts |
How was Texas' economic development affected by the Dust Bowl? | Many farms were lost to banks. |
How was Texas's society affected by the Dust Bowl? | Some North Texas farmers moved west to California |