Progressivism and Oil Flashcards
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How were minorities in Texas kept from exercising their right to vote besides literacy tests?
Some whites used violence and intimidation to prevent minorities from voting. Jim Crow laws and poll taxes were also established to make it more difficult.
How was the development of railroads beneficial to Texans?
Settlement increased at a rapid rate and more towns grew up in west Texas. The cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio all grew as a result.
In post Civil War Texas, how did high demand for cotton affect the farming industry?
High demand caused overproduction of cotton and low prices.
Who was James Hogg? What did he do?
He served as the attorney general of Texas and was later elected as governor. He wrote the state’s first antitrust law and established the Texas Railroad Commission. The Texas Railroad Commission was established by James Hogg to oversee and regulate the railroads.
Describe the Grange, the Farmers’ Alliance and the Populist Party.
a. Grange (p.518) –
The Grange was an organization that was meant to help farmers that were struggling.
b. Farmers’ Alliance (p. 518-519) – The Farmers’ alliance was an organization that petitioned the state government to pass reform laws to help farmers.
c. Populist Party (p. 519) –
The Populist Party was a political party formed to pass legislation to help farmers.
What significant event happened in 1901?
In 1901 oil was discovered at a well at Spindletop beginning a major oil boom in Texas.
How did the oil boom help the lumber industry?
Lumber was needed to build oil derricks.
What did Galveston do to protect themselves after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?
They built a six-mile long sea wall and raised the level of the city.
What was the 19th amendment?
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote.
