Topic Review: Texas during the late 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries
Quiz by Quizalize - Grade 7 Social Studies
Grade 7
Social Studies (2018)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Which industry developed in Texas that led to an increase in banking and manufacturing, as well as new professions in engineering?The Farming IndustryThe Cattle IndustryThe Oil IndustryThe Cotton Industry30s113.19.7.A
- Q2Although the first commercial oil well in Texas was in Corsicana and drilled in 1894, which of the following was the event that proved Texas had large oil deposits?The discovery of oil in El Paso in 1902The discovery of oil in Brownsville in 1899The discovery of oil on Padre Island in 1905The discovery of oil in Spindletop in 190130s113.19.7.A
- Q3Despite the wealth gained and the continued growth of the oil industry in Texas, it was not until which decade that Texas moved to a more industrial-based economy?1990-20001980-19901920-19301950-196030s113.19.7.A
- Q4Which of the following industries have grown due the expansion of the oil industry in Texas?Cotton, Cattle and he RailroadRefineries, chemical plants, and real estateTextiles, furniture and fishingSheep ranching, corn and wheat farming30s113.19.7.A
- Q5Urbanization caused increased demand in farm products and the industry boomed but technology advances led to over-production causing prices to plummet. The Dust Bowl led to economic depression and many farmers lost their land. Later, the industry revived due to the increased demands of World War II. This is an example of a _________________.Get Rich Get Poor Economic CycleSteady Rise Stock CycleBoom and Bust Economic CycleRare Economic trend.30s113.19.7.B
- Q6Which of the following best describes the major industries in Texas?If a major industry like oil is doing poorly then an industry like real estate will start to do very well.All industries are completely independent from each other.The health of one industry can greatly impact the health of another.One industry can flourish while another suffers with no relationship between the two.30s113.19.7.B
- Q7Which of the following is a logical chain of events?Oil production in other parts of the world decrease causing farmers in Texas to lose their land which drives up the price of real estate causing medical and educational services to decline.Over-production of Texas oil causes an increased need for medical and educational services in Texas due to the lowered real estate prices that cause farmers to buy up all the available land for homes.Over-production of cotton causes oil prices to surge which in turn lowers the demand for Texas oil. Real estate prices then go up and ranchers are forced to sell their land.Oil production in other parts of the world decrease which creates a demand for Texas oil which in turn brings oil workers to Texas which then increases real estate demands and the need for medical and educational services in Texas.30s113.19.7.B
- Q8Which of the following industries grew in Texas out of the need to start diversifying its economy because other Texas industries were too dependent on the health of the oil industry?FarmingReal EstateComputer TechnologyBanking30s113.19.7.B
- Q9Which two reform movements focused on benefiting farmers?Progressivism and Women's SuffrageProgressivism and PopulismLabor Reform and the Conservative movementPopulism and Agrarianism30s113.19.7.C
- Q10Progressivism had many goals. Which of the following was a major concern to this reform movement?Limiting work hoursAfrican American Civil RightsWomen's right to votePublic Education30s113.19.7.C
- Q11The Women's Suffrage movement was most concerned with which of the following issues?Women drafted in the armyWomen forced to work outside the homeWomen's right to voteWomen's right to equal pay30s113.19.7.C
- Q12Which of the following would be considered a labor reform?Decreased break timeSafety regulationslonger shiftslower wages30s113.19.7.C
- Q13Which of the following groups was organized in Texas to support the rights of Spanish speaking Americans?The American G.I. ForumL.U.L.A.C.C.O.R.E.N.A.A.C.P.30s113.19.7.D
- Q14Who founded the American G.I. Forum to help veterans obtain education and health care?James FarmerJane McCallumOveta Culp HobbyHector P. Garcia30s113.19.7.D
- Q15Which of the following was President of the United States, from Texas, and signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?John F. KennedyRichard NixonLyndon B. JohnsonJimmy Carter30s113.19.7.D