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History Unit 10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Characteristics of Texas during age of oil are... | Growth of urban areas, Texas railroad commission, Temperance movement |
| Found in 1901, site of first significant oil well in Texas, and East Texas | Spindletop |
| A period great profits followed by downward trend in an industry. | Boom and bust cycle |
| Growth of oil industry led to... | Increased employment opportunities, over 500 new companies, like Texaco, being formed, an improved standard of living for many Texans. |
| The initial growth of oil industry during this era impacted Texas state government by... | Texas Railroad Commission was established to regulate and control oil prices. |
| Sequence the events: World War 1 begins, Prohibition ends, Hurricane devastates Galveston, Women's suffrage amendment | Hurricane devastates Galveston, World War 1 begins, Women's suffrage amendment, Prohibition ends. |
| The original mission of League of United Latin American citizens was to... | Support rights of Spanish speaking people. |
| Strong supporters of populism in Texas during 1890s were... | Rural citizens who had not benefited from new industry. |
| World War 1 changed lives of women in Texas by... | Many women had entered the work force. |
| Mission of Texas equal suffrage association was... | Right to vote for women. |
| "I will work to pass laws that improve conditions in factories." is... | Progressivism |