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Was Sam Houston for or against secession? Why?
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Against. Houston feared that secession would eventually lead to war and bloodshed, but the north would prevail.
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What were the causes of the Civil War?
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tariffs, slavery, and states' rights
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Was Sam Houston for or against secession? Why?
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What were the causes of the Civil War?
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What was Texas's economy like during the Reconstruction period?
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13th Amendment
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14th Amendment
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15th Amendment
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Why was the Constitution of 1876 written the way it was?
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What were the Jim Crow Laws and what was their purpose?
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Number one cash crop in Texas:
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Methods that the US Government used to force Natives onto reservations:
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Who were the Buffalo Soldiers and what was their purpose on the frontier?
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What were cattle drives and what was their purpose?
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What culture influenced The Texas Cowboy and how?
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Why did immigrants leave their countries to come to Texas?
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Who was James Hogg and what was he known for? List some of the accomplishments.
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What is one reason why the Galveston Hurricane was so devastating?
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What steps were taken in Galveston to keep hurricane destruction from happening again?
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The year 1901 is often seen as a turning point in Texas history because —
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How did the discovery of oil at Spindletop affect industrialization?
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Nickname was given to towns that were created quickly due to the rush of people towards successful oil fields in Texas
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What was life like for Texans during The Dustbowl and The Great Depression?
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What is progressivism?
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18th Amendment
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19th Amendment
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Cities grew larger in Texas during World War II because of the increase in what kind of jobs?
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How did Texas's abundance of natural resources affect the state during World War II?
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Who was Barbara Jordan and what did she contribute to Texas?
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​​Smith ​v. ​Allwright​-
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​Sweatt v. Painter -
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Brown ​v. ​Board of Education​​-
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​Hernandez v. Driscoll CISD -
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What was the bitter dispute between the United States and the Soviet Union in the period following World War II called?​ ​
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What was the relationship between Lyndon B. Johnson and the civil rights movement?
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What amendment approved in 1972 granted Texas women the same rights as men?
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Judicial Branch
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Legislative Branch
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Executive Branch
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Republicanism
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Limited Government
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Popular sovereignty
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What is a conservative political movement that reflects frustration with high taxes; too much government regulation of business; and excessive federal spending
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What are the industries in the Modern Texas' economy?
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What examples do you see of Texas' diverse heritage in your life?
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The amount of time a population will double if the growth rate remains consistent is?
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Those who study statistical data about human populations are?
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The process of increasing connectivity between the world's societies is known as?
