TEXAS HISTORY SPRING 2024 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
What was the impact of Texas oil discovery on urbanization?
Rapid growth of cities and industries.
What were the major events during the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas?
Battle of Galveston, Juneteenth, Black Codes.
the North during the Civil War
more soldiers, more food, factories, railroads
the South during the Civil War
Cotton profits, generals, motivation to fight, higher standard of living, rural/plantations
What was Reconstruction?
The process of putting the United States back together; this lasted from 1864-1877
What were the three amendments passed during Reconstruction?
13th amendment, 14th amendment, 15th amendment
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that it was the purpose of the United States to extend from the Atlantic coast
to the Pacific coast
What was the effect of barbed wire?
Closed off the frontier, helped end cattle drives, contained cattle
What was the effect of railroads?
Made the transport of cattle, goods, and people faster
What was the effect of windmills?
Allowed farmers to have their fields farther from water sources
How did Galveston recover from the Hurricane of 1900?
They rebuilt at a higher elevation, the economy changed to tourism, the government
structure changed to a commissioner type
How did Galveston modify their environment after the hurricane?
They built the seawall to protect from future disasters
, What was the significance of Spindletop?
Oil was discovered and began the oil industry in Texas
How did Howard Hughes Sr. contribute to the oil industry?
He made it possible to drill for oil through hard rock
What did the Populist Party fight for?
Farming reform
What was the Great Depression?
A severe worldwide economic depression that lasted from 1929 to 1939
What was the New Deal?
A series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted
by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States between 1933 and 1939
What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
Germany's request for Mexico's help in WWI in exchange for land.
What caused the Great Depression?
Economic crisis in the US due to stock market and bank failures.
What was the Dust Bowl?
Environmental disaster in the Great Plains due to soil erosion and dust storms.
What were the impacts of WWI?
Increased patriotism, rationing, and demand for Texas oil.
What were the impacts of WWII?
More military bases in Texas, increased manufacturing, and more women in the
workforce.
Who is James Farmer, Jr?
civil rights movement leader; founded CORE
Who is Hector P Garcia?
formed American GI Forum; fought for Mexican American rights
Who is Oveta Culp Hobby?
1st Secretary of HEW; 1st WAC commanding officer; 1st female chairman of Houston
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Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
What was the impact of Texas oil discovery on urbanization?
Rapid growth of cities and industries.
What were the major events during the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas?
Battle of Galveston, Juneteenth, Black Codes.
the North during the Civil War
more soldiers, more food, factories, railroads
the South during the Civil War
Cotton profits, generals, motivation to fight, higher standard of living, rural/plantations
What was Reconstruction?
The process of putting the United States back together; this lasted from 1864-1877
What were the three amendments passed during Reconstruction?
13th amendment, 14th amendment, 15th amendment
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that it was the purpose of the United States to extend from the Atlantic coast
to the Pacific coast
What was the effect of barbed wire?
Closed off the frontier, helped end cattle drives, contained cattle
What was the effect of railroads?
Made the transport of cattle, goods, and people faster
What was the effect of windmills?
Allowed farmers to have their fields farther from water sources
How did Galveston recover from the Hurricane of 1900?
They rebuilt at a higher elevation, the economy changed to tourism, the government
structure changed to a commissioner type
How did Galveston modify their environment after the hurricane?
They built the seawall to protect from future disasters
, What was the significance of Spindletop?
Oil was discovered and began the oil industry in Texas
How did Howard Hughes Sr. contribute to the oil industry?
He made it possible to drill for oil through hard rock
What did the Populist Party fight for?
Farming reform
What was the Great Depression?
A severe worldwide economic depression that lasted from 1929 to 1939
What was the New Deal?
A series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted
by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States between 1933 and 1939
What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
Germany's request for Mexico's help in WWI in exchange for land.
What caused the Great Depression?
Economic crisis in the US due to stock market and bank failures.
What was the Dust Bowl?
Environmental disaster in the Great Plains due to soil erosion and dust storms.
What were the impacts of WWI?
Increased patriotism, rationing, and demand for Texas oil.
What were the impacts of WWII?
More military bases in Texas, increased manufacturing, and more women in the
workforce.
Who is James Farmer, Jr?
civil rights movement leader; founded CORE
Who is Hector P Garcia?
formed American GI Forum; fought for Mexican American rights
Who is Oveta Culp Hobby?
1st Secretary of HEW; 1st WAC commanding officer; 1st female chairman of Houston
Post board
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
