Late 19th and early 20th century Texas unit test
1. What major event in Texas history occurred in 1901?
a) The Battle of the Alamo
b) The discovery of oil in Spindletop
c) The annexation of Texas to the United States
d) The founding of the Texas Rangers
Answer: b) The discovery of oil in Spindletop
2. Who was the first female governor of Texas, serving from 1925 to 1927?
a) Miriam Ferguson
b) Ann Richards
c) Barbara Jordan
d) Sarah T. Hughes
Answer: a) Miriam Ferguson
3. What was the primary cause of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?
a) A massive tornado
b) Storm surge and flooding
c) Extreme winds
d) Earthquake
Answer: b) Storm surge and flooding
4. What was the purpose of the Texas Railroad Commission, established in 1891?
a) To regulate the state's railroad industry
b) To oversee the state's oil and gas production
c) To enforce labor laws in the state
d) To improve transportation infrastructure in Texas
Answer: a) To regulate the state's railroad industry
5. Which famous lawman and outlaw frequented Texas during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
a) Jesse James
b) Wyatt Earp
c) John Wesley Hardin
d) Billy the Kid
Answer: c) John Wesley Hardin
6. What major agricultural industry boomed in Texas during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
a) Cotton
b) Cattle
c) Wheat
d) Citrus fruits
Answer: a) Cotton
7. In 1902, which amendment to the Texas Constitution expanded voting rights to women in primary elections?
a) 18th Amendment
b) 19th Amendment
c) 20th Amendment
d) 21st Amendment
Answer: b) 19th Amendment