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In the 1940s, a large faction of Texas Democrats bitterly criticized the national Democratic party because: A. they believed the national party had become too liberal B. they thought the national party had not done enough to promote industry in Texas C. they opposed American participation in World War II D. they believed the national party had moved too slowly on the desegregation issue E. they bitterly opposed the Keynesian Act proposed by Democrats in Congress

A. they believed the national party had become too liberal

In terms of number of miles of railroad tracks, Texas went from twenty-eighth in the nation in 1872 to which rank in the nation in 1890? A. third B. tenth C. thirteenth D. twentieth E. thirtieth

A. third

In 1861, both the secession convention and the people of Texas: A. voted overwhelmingly for secession B. voted overwhelmingly to stay in the Union C. voted for Texas to become an independent republic once more D. were almost evenly divided on the question of secession E. could not come to an agreement on anything

A. voted overwhelmingly for secession

The treaty of annexation negotiated between Texas and the United States in April 1844: A. was rejected by the U.S. Senate B. was rejected by the voters of Texas C. was rejected by President Lamar D. was overwhelming approved by the Texas and U.S. congresses E. ended the War of Mexican Succession

A. was rejected by the U.S. Senate

As a result of the Red River War in the mid-1870s, most of the West Texas Indians: A. were killed or forced onto reservations B. retreated into New Mexico and Arizona C. converted to Christianity and assimilated into white society D. committed suicide E. became Jedi knights

A. were killed or forced onto reservations

Which of the following is NOT one of General Granger's directives in General Orders Nos. 3, 4, and 5? A. Slaves in Texas are now free and have equality of personal rights and rights of property. B. All former slaves must immediately present themselves to the nearest US military post in order to register as citizens of the United States. C. All cotton leaving Texas must be shipped first through the Quartermaster's Department to then be sold to the US Purchasing Agents. D. All acts of the government of Texas since they passed the Ordinance of Secession are declared to be illegitimate. E. All Confederate and Texas government civil and military personnel are required to immediately report for parole, or else face imprisonment in the North if found in noncompliance.

B. All former slaves must immediately present themselves to the nearest US military post in order to register as citizens of the United States.

What was the main point of Manuel de Mier y Terán's report? A. Indians are the primary threat to the future of Texas and will block progress there. B. Anglos are taking over Texas and pose a threat to Mexico's control over the territory. C. Pirates have taken over the Gulf coast and the Mexican Navy must intervene to protect commerce. D. The French have moved across the Sabine River and now threaten to take over Texas. E. All of the above are correct.

B. Anglos are taking over Texas and pose a threat to Mexico's control over the territory.

Which Native American group created a large, complex, agricultural civilization in East Texas? A. Comanche B. Caddo C. Karankawa D. Apache E. Lipan Apache

B. Caddo

President Polk's desire to acquire what other territory also led to war with Mexico? A. Florida B. California C. Cuba D. Oregon E. Alaska

B. California

Which political party emerged in the midst of the slavery debate with the goal of simply saving the Union? A. Texas Whig Party B. Constitutional Union Party C. Southern Democratic Party D. American Party E. Republican Party

B. Constitutional Union Party

Before the Civil War, what political party did the majority of Texans identify with? A. Whigs B. Democrats C. Republicans D. Know-Nothings E. Free-Soilers

B. Democrats

Which presidential election pushed the conservative Democrats from Texas to abandon their party and join a national movement of similar-minded people known as the Dixiecrats? A. Franklin Roosevelt's 1944 election B. Harry Truman's 1948 election C. Dwight Eisenhower's 1952 election D. John Kennedy's 1960 election E. Richard Nixon's 1968 election

B. Harry Truman's 1948 election

How did Stephen F. Austin help gain protection for slavery in Texas after the 1827 Coahuila y Tejas State Constitution tried to abolish it? A. He appealed to the Mexican Congress who overruled the state law. B. He created a legal exception for indentured servants, which slaves would now be classified as. C. Santa Anna, the President of Mexico, issued a special exemption to the slavery law for Anglo colonies. D. This issue was not solved, but instead is what directly led to the start of the Texas Revolution. E. Both A and C are correct.

B. He created a legal exception for indentured servants, which slaves would now be classified as.

Which of the following best describes Texas politics in the 1990s? A. African Americans and Hispanics found it difficult to win big-city mayoral races B. In statewide races, the Republican Party achieved almost total victory C. The Democrats and Republicans became highly competitive in most statewide races D. Religious conservatives exercised almost no influence on statewide politics E. Prohibition was the issue that most dominated politics

B. In statewide races, the Republican Party achieved almost total victory

What was so important about Mexico's Constitution of 1824? A. It made Texas a separate state with equal representation. B. It created a federal system that eventually allowed for the state government to pass a more generous immigration law. C. It contained a clause that outlawed slavery throughout Mexico. D. All of the above are correct. E. None of the above are correct.

B. It created a federal system that eventually allowed for the state government to pass a more generous immigration law.

What was significant about Marshall, Texas during the Civil War? A. It was the location of the famous battle known as the "Last Stand of Texas" B. It was the capitol of the Confederacy west of the Mississippi C. It provided the largest numbers of draftees for the Confederate armies D. It was a prime location for smuggling cotton to Mexico E. It was the site of Texas's only major port on the Mississippi River

B. It was the capitol of the Confederacy west of the Mississippi

Which reform Democrat supported the creation of an appointive railroad commission and regulation of railroad stock abuses while governor? A. James Ferguson B. James Hogg C. Miriam Ferguson D. Charles Macune E. Lawrence "Sul" Ross

B. James Hogg

As governor, who strongly supported the New Deal and cooperated closely with federal programs for combating the Depression? A. John H. Kirby B. James V. Allred C. W. Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel D. Coke Stevenson E. Lyndon Johnson

B. James V. Allred

Who were the Texas Regulars? A. A group of regular Democrats who sought moderation and unity in the party as they saw it fracturing during the 1930s. B. A splinter group of conservative Democrats who opposed President Franklin Roosevelt's re-nomination for president mostly because of the New Deal. C. They were well-experienced oil field workers who became famous in Texas especially during the 1930 East Texas oil boom. D. This was the name for any "regular," meaning enlisted, soldier trained in Texas during the massive training boom during World War II. E. This is the collective name for the small group of politicians who were routinely elected to office in the state of Texas.

B. A splinter group of conservative Democrats who opposed President Franklin Roosevelt's re-nomination for president mostly because of the New Deal.

Which of the following was the first elected woman governor in the United States, who continued political advocacy on behalf of the "plain folk" of Texas, and worked with her politically disgraced husband to oppose the Klan's takeover of the Democratic Party? A. Olveta Culp Hobby B. Miriam Ferguson C. Ann Richardson D. Sissy Farenthold E. "Lady Bird" Johnson

B. Miriam Ferguson

What law passed by the U.S. Congress led to the establishment of Texas A&M? A. Reconstruction Acts B. Morrill Land-Grant Act C. Homestead Act D. Higher Education Funding Allocation Act E. Kansas-Nebraska Act

B. Morrill Land-Grant Act

Which previous civil rights precedent-setting U.S. Supreme Court decision did Sweatt v. Painter (1950) overturn? A. Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) B. Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) C. Nixon v. Herndon (1927) D. Smith v. Allwright (1944) E. Sipuel v. Board of Regents (1948)

B. Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

Farmers' Alliance members provided 200,000 potential supporters to which of the following? A. Radical Unionist Party B. Populist Party C. Democratic Party D. Republican Party E. Free Soil Party

B. Populist Party

What was Sam Houston's stance on the issue of slavery? A. Pro-slavery at all costs, including secession. B. Pro-slavery, but not to the point of seceding from the United States. C. Against slavery because of its inherent racism. D. Both A and C E. None of the above

B. Pro-slavery, but not to the point of seceding from the United States.

According to the video, what ideas regarding a life of privilege did Prescott Bush pass down to his son, George H. W. Bush? A. Maintain the family name and status at all costs because with great lineage comes great responsibility. B. Public service is a duty and expectation for those with privilege. C. Achieve greatness through amassing a large fortune, especially through Wall Street. D. Enter politics as a new avenue for power and privilege. E. Only when one has mastered the dark side can a person truly understand what great power is.

B. Public service is a duty and expectation for those with privilege.

Who was the first popularly elected president of Texas? A. Mirabeau Lamar B. Sam Houston C. Thomas J. Rusk D. Stephen F. Austin E. Anson Jones

B. Sam Houston

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Big Inch Pipeline? A. It ran from Longview, Texas to southern Illinois then on to the Eastern seaboard. B. Secretary Harold Ickes dedicated the oil line at a ceremony in Longview, Texas. C. At the time it ranked as the world's largest oil pipeline. D. The pipeline got its name because pipe of that size had never been used before in such a long line. E. The pipeline was constructed for national security during World War II so that the oil would not risk being lost on tankers which could be attacked by submarines.

B. Secretary Harold Ickes dedicated the oil line at a ceremony in Longview, Texas.

Which of the following events does "Juneteenth" commemorate? A. Texas was readmitted to the Union following the Civil War B. Texas celebration for the end of slavery C. When the annual cotton harvest begins D. When the state constitution of 1866 was ratified E. celebrates the last stand of the Confederate Army in Texas

B. Texas celebration for the end of slavery

According to the McFarlane article, what was the oil myth? A. That the East Texas oil field would never run out. B. That the 1930 oil boom was beneficial for everyone. C. That oil would soon lose its importance to the global economy. D. That the boll weevils would come back and destroy the oil pumps. E. That the oil patch drove people away from the region.

B. That the 1930 oil boom was beneficial for everyone.

What is NOT true regarding Mexican American studies courses in Texas? A. Controversy erupted when the Texas State Board of Education adopted a blatantly racist and unqualified textbook as the required textbook for K-12 schools teaching Mexican American studies. B. Mexican American studies courses began appearing in Texas's four-year colleges and universities in response to the Chicano movement of the 1960s and 1970s. C. Community colleges began offering Mexican American studies programs in 2003. D. Courses in ethnic studies allow students to gain a "multicultural perspective" that acknowledges their community's history and offers a counterpoint to prevailing negative stereotypes. E. The demographic shift toward Latinos/as in Texas is having an impact on political attitudes and, it's likely, educators' desire to include ethnic studies in the curriculum.

A. Controversy erupted when the Texas State Board of Education adopted a blatantly racist and unqualified textbook as the required textbook for K-12 schools teaching Mexican American studies.

What was the significance of Texas while under Spanish rule? A. Texas was the frontier of the Spanish Empire in North America and often served as a buffer between New Spain and Indians or the French. B. Texas was the heart of New Spain serving as a large trading hub due to its great port cities. C. Texas was bountiful in natural resources, especially silver mining, so the Spanish invested a lot of effort into settling and building up the colony into the pride of the empire. D. Both B and C are correct. E. None of the above; Texas was not actually a part of the Spanish Empire.

A. Texas was the frontier of the Spanish Empire in North America and often served as a buffer between New Spain and Indians or the French.

What were presidios? A. A garrisons of soldiers responsible for the security of a particular area. B. Large cattle ranches in Southern Texas. C. Catholic missions on the frontier. D. Large farms where the landowner ruled like a king. E. Places where Native Americans hid their "infinity stones."

A. A garrisons of soldiers responsible for the security of a particular area.

Which of the following best describes the Reconstruction policy implemented in 1865 by President Andrew Johnson and his appointed provisional governor for Texas? A. A lenient, conservative plan aimed at making white Texans acknowledge the wrongfulness of secession and the end of slavery B. A harsh, vengeful plan aimed at punishing white Texans and taxing them into bankruptcy C. An idealistic plan aimed at giving blacks full civil and political rights, including the right to vote and hold office D. It placed the former Confederate states under the authority of the military until they accept the new "Reconstruction Amendments" to the U.S. Constitution E. The former states could only re-enter the Union if they embraced the "dark side" and swore allegiance to the Empire

A. A lenient, conservative plan aimed at making white Texans acknowledge the wrongfulness of secession and the end of slavery

Who makes decisions regarding the official standards for the history curriculum in the state of Texas? A. A political body whose members are elected, usually along party lines. B. A group of volunteer university history professors who work for the state historical agency. C. The top-rated educators from across the state meet once a year. D. The major school districts like Dallas and Houston ISDs decide. E. The governor appoints the best educators and historians in the state to serve on an annual panel.

A. A political body whose members are elected, usually along party lines.

Who did President Andrew Johnson appoint as the provisional governor of Texas following the Civil War? A. A. J. Hamilton B. Sam Houston C. James Throckmorton D. E. M. Pease E. Gordon Granger

A. A. J. Hamilton

Which governor led the charge to oppose school integration and civil rights in Texas? A. Allan Shivers B. Lyndon Johnson C. John Connally D. Ralph Yarborough E. George Lucas

A. Allan Shivers

What was the "southern strategy" utilized by Republicans during the latter part of the Twentieth Century? A. An appeal to white suburban voters with calls of law and order coupled with a backlash against civil rights. B. The official name of the Dixiecrat rebellion and departure from the Democratic Party. C. The successful strategy to fabricate scandals involving key liberal politicians across the South in order to impeach them and remove them from office. D. This was when conservative Republicans appropriated civil rights issues in order to attract minority voters across the South away from voting Democrat. E. This was the plan for the Lannisters, a staple in southern politics, to take power away from their northern rivals, the Starks.

A. An appeal to white suburban voters with calls of law and order coupled with a backlash against civil rights

Who represented the powerful bloc of conservative businessmen and influential state leaders within the Democratic Party known as the Texas "Establishment"? A. Beauford Jester B. Coke Stevenson C. "Pappy" O'Daniel D. Allan Shivers E. Lyndon Johnson

A. Beauford Jester

In 1952 conservative Democrat Allan Shivers won control of the Democratic Party and shocked fellow Democrats by endorsing which candidate for President of the United States? A. Dwight Eisenhower B. Harry Truman C. John Garner D. Lyndon Johnson E. James Ferguson

A. Dwight Eisenhower

In the "Travis Letter", what does William Travis say will happen if reinforcements don't arrive? A. He will stay and defend the Alamo no matter what. B. He will give Texians one day to send help, and then retreat to Goliad. C. He will transfer command to Davy Crockett so that he can attend the Consultation at San Felipe. D. He will strategically retreat to East Texas. E. None of the above are correct.

A. He will stay and defend the Alamo no matter what.

Which of the following is NOT an impact of World War II on Texas? A. It brought the civil rights movement to Texas earlier than other southern states. B. It brought economic prosperity to the state through industrialization. C. It changed Texas to an urban state. D. It brought many thousands of people to Texas. E. It ended the Great Depression.

A. It brought the civil rights movement to Texas earlier than other southern states.

How does the Coahuila y Tejas Colonization Law reflect the sentiments of that state towards Anglo immigration? A. It is pro-immigration believing that Anglo immigration results in progress. B. It is anti-immigration believing that Anglo immigration is dangerous for the state. C. It restricts immigration of Anglos, but only those from the United States. D. Both B and C are correct. E. None of the above are correct.

A. It is pro-immigration believing that Anglo immigration results in progress.

Frustrated by Roosevelt's decision to seek a third term, which two-term Texan Vice President left the ticket leading conservative the "Texas Regulars" Democrats to oppose the Roosevelt's administration after 1940? A. John Garner B. Sam Rayburn C. Lyndon Johnson D. George H. W. Bush E. John Connelly

A. John Garner

In the midst of the Civil War during November of 1864, who led a significant punitive expedition against the Comanches barely escaping with his life in the Battle of Adobe Walls? A. Kit Carson B. Jack Coffee Hays C. George A. Custer D. John "Rip" Ford E. Charles Goodnight

A. Kit Carson

Having opposing policy positions, who emerged as President Houston's political opponent and succeeded him as the second President of the Texas Republic? A. Mirabeau Bonaparte Lamar B. Stephen F. Austin C. David J. Burnet D. Thomas Jefferson Green E. Anson Jones

A. Mirabeau Bonaparte Lamar

Which group advocated for government ownership of railroads, abolition of the national banking system, and establishment of the Subtreasury system? A. Populists B. Grangers C. Redeemers D. Republicans E. Unionists

A. Populists

Which of the following people was instrumental in the creation of Texas A&M? A. Richard Coke B. James Earl Rudder C. Lawrence "Sul" Ross D. James Throckmorton E. Mark Hamill

A. Richard Coke

What does the Texas Declaration of Independence cite as the cause of the independence movement? A. The Mexican Government because they invited Anglo settlers in the first place. B. The United States for conspiring with prominent colonists to annex the territory. C. Stephen F. Austin for failing to negotiate with Santa Anna's government. D. All of the above are correct. E. None of the above are correct.

A. The Mexican Government because they invited Anglo settlers in the first place.

Which of the following was the first nation to recognize the independence of Texas? A. The United States B. Holland C. Great Britain D. France E. Mexico

A. The United States

According to Empire of the Summer Moon, how did the buffalo economy change Comanche society? A. The value in hides along with the fact that women prepared them resulted in polygamy and the desire for more women slaves. B. The increase in trade of hides led to several "trade wars" between Comanche bands, the most famous of which was the Salt Creek Massacre. C. The desire for hides led to a new Comanche spiritual chief who could use special powers to track the herds as they moved across the plains. D. All of the above are correct. E. None of the above are correct; no changes occurred in their society as a result of the buffalo economy.

A. The value in hides along with the fact that women prepared them resulted in polygamy and the desire for more women slaves.

Which of the following positions was George H. W. Bush elected to? A. U.S. Congressman from Houston B. U.S. Senator from Texas C. Governor of Texas D. Both A and C E. All of the above

A. U.S. Congressman from Houston

Sam Houston's victory in the 1859 gubernatorial race was hailed as a tribute to: A. Unionism B. secessionism C. the Republican party D. states' rights E. the protection of slavery

A. Unionism

The gubernatorial election of 1869 between E. J. Davis and A. J. Hamilton was a contest between: A. a Radical Republican and a Moderate Republican B. a Radical Republican and a Conservative Democrat C. a white Republican and a black Republican D. a Unionist Democrat and a Secessionist Democrat E. a Jedi Knight and a Sith Lord

A. a Radical Republican and a Moderate Republican

Stephen F. Austin was: A. an empresario responsible for founding several colonies of Anglo settlers in Texas. B. the first Senator from Texas to sit in that state's seat in the Mexican Congress. C. the commander-in-chief of all Texas forces during the Texas revolution. D. All of the above are correct. E. None of the above are correct.

A. an empresario responsible for founding several colonies of Anglo settlers in Texas.

Concerning the Indians, Sam Houston believed in: A. peaceful diplomacy and treaties B. eliminating the Indians completely C. eliminating only the savage Indians D. converting the Indians into merchants E. taking advantage of them through selling them whiskey

A. peaceful diplomacy and treaties

In the 1880s, which organization replaced the Grange as the largest agrarian reform organization in Texas? A. the Farmers' Alliance B. the Knights of Labor C. the Patrons of Husbandry D. the Farmers' Union E. the 4-H Club

A. the Farmers' Alliance

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the 1950 Sweatt v. Painter case that: A. the University of Texas Law School must integrate B. the AFL-CIO labor union could not exclude blacks because of race C. state agencies must hire minority employees D. segregation in higher education was legal as long as "separate but equal" facilities were provided E. Texas could not exclude blacks from holding political office because of race

A. the University of Texas Law School must integrate

For Texas, the most important economic consequence of the Compromise of 1850 was: A. the payment of the state's public debt in return for Texas's surrender of its claims to New Mexico B. the extension of the slave trade into New Mexico C. the building of a railroad from Dallas to Houston D. federal funding to build the Port of Houston E. federal subsidies for a new naval base at Galveston

A. the payment of the state's public debt in return for Texas's surrender of its claims to New Mexico

What did Alexander Stephens declare was the "corner stone" of the Confederacy? A. That "states' rights" was the singular issue that the bedrock of the Confederacy was built upon. B. That those of African descent are racially inferior to whites and, thus, slavery is the natural foundation to build the country upon. C. That the oppression of northern banks and businessmen so corrupted the south as to require a new foundation of government. D. That the government of the United States overstepped its authority in taxation without adequate representation. E. That the government of the republic fell under the sway of the corrupt Jedi Order and must be rebuilt.

B. That those of African descent are racially inferior to whites and, thus, slavery is the natural foundation to build the country upon.

What battle during the Texas Revolution took place at an old Spanish mission in San Antonio? A. Goliad B. The Alamo C. San Jacinto D. San Felipe E. Gonzales

B. The Alamo

Where did the original word for "Texas" come from? A. The Spanish word for a cypress tree B. The Caddo word for friend C. The French word for "strange land" D. It is a slang term for cattle ranchers. E. In ancient Jedi lore, it supposedly indicates one who is strong in the force.

B. The Caddo word for friend

According to Empire of the Summer Moon, what was the side effect of Lamar's Native American policies? A. The Comanches entered a short-lived period known as the "Great Peace" whereby they temporarily gave up their warlike ways. B. The Comanches began raiding deep into Mexico instead of the Texas frontier. C. The US Army defeated the entire Comanche Empire in Texas. D. Both A and C E. All of the above

B. The Comanches began raiding deep into Mexico instead of the Texas frontier.

What treaty signified the end of the Texas War for Independence? A. The Adams-Onís Treaty B. The Treaty of Velasco C. The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo D. The Treaty of Paris E. The Treaty of San Jacinto

B. The Treaty of Velasco

What were the names of the cannons used at the Battle of San Jacinto? A. Betty and Bertha B. The Twin Sisters C. Alamo and Goliad D. Freedom and Independence E. The Boom Brothers

B. The Twin Sisters

Which of the following is NOT true about Camp Ford? A. It began as a training camp for Confederate conscripts. B. The camp was built as part of an old Spanish mission. C. It is located near Tyler, Texas. D. It is named in honor of the famous Texas Ranger John "Rip" Ford. E. It served as a prisoner of war camp for part of the war.

B. The camp was built as part of an old Spanish mission.

Which of the following contributed to the beginning of the Texas Revolution? A. The conspiracy between Sam Houston and the United States government to get Texas to become part of the United States. B. The loss of federalism to centralization in the Mexican national government pushed Texans too far. C. Banning slavery in Texas directly led to Anglo revolts that built up into the rebellion. D. Both A and C are correct. E. All of the above are correct.

B. The loss of federalism to centralization in the Mexican national government pushed Texans too far.

According to Empire of the Summer Moon, what was exceptional about Indians west of the Mississippi River that was different from Indians in the east? A. They grew corn. B. They fought on horseback. C. They had slaves. D. They hunted deer. E. They liked to trade.

B. They fought on horseback.

According to the film, what was the most personally impactful moments of George H. W. Bush's political life? A. When he lost his first campaign for U.S. Senator. B. When he had to justify his 1968 vote on the fair housing bill to his constituents in a town hall. C. When he took the oath after being elected to office for the first time. D. When he helped pass "Robin's Law," named after his deceased daughter. E. When he finally discovered the true identity of Senator Sheev Palpatine.

B. When he had to justify his 1968 vote on the fair housing bill to his constituents in a town hall.

Who was the Progressive Democratic Lt. Governor who succeeded Ferguson in 1917, defeated Ferguson in the 1918 Democratic primary contest, and championed a state constitutional amendment to extend the right to vote to women in 1919? A. Pat Neff B. William Hobby C. Dan Moody D. Ross Sterling E. Miriam Ferguson

B. William Hobby

In 1978, who became the first Republican to win the Texas governorship since Reconstruction? A. Mark White B. William P. Clements C. John Tower D. George Bush E. Rick Perry

B. William P. Clements

From 1971 to 2001, modern Texas: A. remained rural and agricultural B. briefly entertained two-party competition in politics as it transitioned from a solidly Democratic to a solidly Republican state C. experienced an oil price economic collapse in the 1970s D. became increasingly white as black and Hispanic populations left the state for opportunities elsewhere E. transitioned to the period that historians refer to as the "New South"

B. briefly entertained two-party competition in politics as it transitioned from a solidly Democratic to a solidly Republican state

The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: A. returned part of Texas to Mexico B. ended the U.S.-Mexican war C. placed California and New Mexico under joint ownership of Mexico and the United States D. expelled all Mexicans from Texas E. gave the United States the Oregon Territory

B. ended the U.S.-Mexican war

After leaving office, James Ferguson returned to political power by: A. winning election to the U.S. Senate B. getting his wife elected governor C. persuading the supreme court to overturn his conviction D. resigning from office and then winning re-election to the governor's office E. being appointed by the legislature after a succession crisis when the governor died and there was no lieutenant governor in office to succeed him

B. getting his wife elected governor

Which of the following modern developments in Progressive Era Texas did NOT contribute to the Klan's reemergence in the 1920s? A. women's suffrage and upward mobility of urbanizing African Americans in Texas B. increasing Asian immigration C. frustration over securing and enforcing prohibition laws D. evangelical anxieties of being relegated to the cultural margin of American society E. the Klan's infiltration of business progressive politics

B. increasing Asian immigration

The subtreasury plan was controversial because it: A. it was an idea first pioneered in Europe B. required an unprecedented role for the federal government in the economy C. Wall Street bankers stood to make millions from the plan D. it would have placed the United States back on the gold standard E. required farmers to join the Ku Klux Klan to become members

B. required an unprecedented role for the federal government in the economy

The New Deal helped induce most African Americans to switch their political allegiance to which party? A. the Republicans B. the Democrats C. the Populists D. the Socialists E. the Progressives

B. the Democrats

Who was Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, otherwise just known as "La Salle"? A. He was a Spanish explorer in the 16th Century who was responsible for chronicling the Indians of Texas as he searched for his lost city of gold. B. He was a French general in the Seven Years War and attacked Spanish settlements on the edge of the Louisiana Territory in present-day Texas. C. He was a French trader who enflamed the rivalry between France and Spain from his efforts to expand French colonial interests around the mouth of the Mississippi River on the Gulf of Mexico. D. Both B and C are correct. E. None of the above are correct; La Salle is a place, not a person.

C. He was a French trader who enflamed the rivalry between France and Spain from his efforts to expand French colonial interests around the mouth of the Mississippi River on the Gulf of Mexico.

Which gubernatorial election witnessed the first major election in modern Texas history where the two-party general election actually decided the outcome and represented the arrival of competitive politics? A. 1968 B. 1972 C. 1978 D. 1982 E. 1990

C. 1978

Who was born in Fredericksburg, Texas and went on to be the commander of the Pacific Fleet who coordinated the effort to bring the Japanese to unconditional surrender in September 1945? A. Dwight Eisenhower B. George Patton C. Chester Nimitz D. Douglas MacArthur E. James Rudder

C. Chester Nimitz

In Sleuthing the Alamo, what did James Crisp discover about Sam Houston's speech after his meticulous research quest? A. Unfortunately, it turned out that Sam Houston was indeed the racist reflected in the speech. B. Surprisingly, Crisp's research led him to a dead end, and he was never able to solve this mystery. C. Crisp found that Sam Houston's original speech had been altered and, in fact, this along with other evidence points to him being against racism. D. Crisp discovered that Sam Houston wanted to alienate Tejanos from the army and government of Texas because they posed a threat due to their ties to Mexico. E. Crisp claimed that Houston's speech was a fake, only to be later overturned by new evidence from another scholar.

C. Crisp found that Sam Houston's original speech had been altered and, in fact, this along with other evidence points to him being against racism.

What was the goal of the Consultation at San Felipe in 1835? A. Declare independence from Mexico and form a new republic. B. Build an army to attack Mexico and try to conquer Mexico City. C. Form a state government in support of the Constitution of 1824. D. Both A and B are correct. E. None of the above are correct.

C. Form a state government in support of the Constitution of 1824.

Which of the following is NOT one of the concerns General Sheridan had regarding Mexico? A. Confederates originally contemplated to organize 15,000 soldiers at Marshall, TX for the invasion of Mexico. B. Numerous bands of Confederate soldiers escaped into Mexico. C. France secretly maintained a treaty with the Confederate government and pledged to send forces across the Rio Grande to aid rebels. D. France violated international norms through its conquest of Mexico over a relatively small debt due. E. The former Confederate states sympathized with France's imperial conquest of Mexico and, in fact, many rebels offered to help the French.

C. France secretly maintained a treaty with the Confederate government and pledged to send forces across the Rio Grande to aid rebels.

When finally appointed commander-in-chief during the Texas Revolution, what was Houston's strategy? A. Reinforce the defenders of the Alamo as this was a strategically important position to hold. B. Attack Matamoros in Mexico to draw Santa Anna's army away from Texas. C. Give up the Alamo and lead a strategic retreat into East Texas. D. Lead a small group of rebels to sneak into Santa Anna's camp to assassinate him during a siesta. E. Hire pirates to raid Veracruz, thus drawing the war deep into Mexico.

C. Give up the Alamo and lead a strategic retreat into East Texas.

Under which Texas politician did General Sheridan state that he had little hope for civil law or justice for Union soldiers and former slaves to prevail in Texas courts? A. Governor Morgan B. Governor Hamilton C. Governor Throckmorton D. Governor Wells E. Governor Durell

C. Governor Throckmorton

Why did George H. W. Bush first come to Texas? A. He came to Texas to study petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. B. He came to Texas as part of the new Republican Party Committee of Harrison County. C. He came to Texas as a wildcatter trying to strike it rich in the oil business of West Texas. D. He arrived in Texas as part of his duties while serving as an assistant to President Nixon. E. He came to Texas to follow his father whose businesses moved to Houston after the war.

C. He came to Texas as a wildcatter trying to strike it rich in the oil business of West Texas.

What does Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca discuss in the reading? A. He talks about his time in the army serving during the Texas Revolution. B. He talks about his life as an immigrant to Texas and how hard it is living on the frontier. C. He talks about his time as an explorer and what he saw living among the Native Americans in Texas. D. He talks about his time as a pirate raiding the Gulf coast of Texas. E. He talks about the imperial war fought against General Kenobi.

C. He talks about his time as an explorer and what he saw living among the Native Americans in Texas.

What was East Texas bluesman Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins's 1946 song, "Katie Mae Blues," about? A. It described the woes that a woman faced trying to find work in the oil patches of East Texas. B. It decried the 1946 death of an East Texas woman in one of the notorious oil boom town red light districts. C. It celebrated African Americans who overcame racism to gain oil wealth. D. It was a sad song of a tenant farmer who lost everything because of the oil boom. E. It celebrated the heroic, but underappreciated, work of African Americans who served in World War II.

C. It celebrated African Americans who overcame racism to gain oil wealth.

Which of the following does NOT describe progressivism in Texas? A. It took place within the Democratic party B. It carried an anti-Eastern bias C. It strove for expanded minority rights D. It placed emphasis on social control E. It fought for fairness in the marketplace

C. It strove for expanded minority rights

Which of the following was NOT one of the examples of myth and memory that contributed to the rise of the Ku Klux Klan and to its ability to energize and direct its members in 1920s Texas? A. Romantic images of medieval England where chivalrous Anglo Saxons defended the virtues of their race. B. The insistence that the 1920s Klan directly descended from the noble Klan of Reconstruction. C. Klan symbols, especially the swastika and the burning cross, drew on the crusading image evoked by links to the great race-oriented cultures of history. D. It drew heavily on Protestant churches for its members and leaders, and it continually stressed a return to the ways of the original church and/or a Protestantism that stressed a need to purify modern society. E. Utilizing a strong connection to patriotism through stressing images such as George Washington and the American flag.

C. Klan symbols, especially the swastika and the burning cross, drew on the crusading image evoked by links to the great race-oriented cultures of history.

What was George H. W. Bush's job after he enlisted in the military during World War II? A. Tank Driver B. Submariner C. Naval Aviator D. Army Ranger E. Marine Infantry

C. Naval Aviator

Which of the following is NOT one of the accusations Ann Richards makes about the Republican Party in her Keynote Address? A. Richards suggests that George H. W. Bush isn't a true Texan with a joke about his non-Texan accent. B. The Republican Administration has forgotten the plight of average Americans trying to make ends meet. C. Republicans have utilized a racism to scare voters into voting for them. D. The political theory of the Republican Party was "divide and conquer." E. Republicans have wrongly turned their backs on groups like farmers, working mothers, and labor..

C. Republicans have utilized a racism to scare voters into voting for them.

What was President Ulysses S. Grant's original approach to dealing with the plains Indians? A. Send the US Army to hunt them all down to extermination. B. Train special operations/guerrilla units to track down and raid the Indian villages. C. Send Quakers and other religious workers to negotiate peace treaties to induce Indians to live on reservations. D. Both A and B are correct E. None of the above are correct

C. Send Quakers and other religious workers to negotiate peace treaties to induce Indians to live on reservations.

What was significant about the election of Ann Richards in 1990? A. She was the first woman to become a governor in the state of Texas. B. She was the first governor to win the election, but lose the popular vote. C. She was the last liberal to be elected governor of Texas. D. She surprisingly won by campaigning on gun law reform. E. She made the historic allegiance with the "dark side" of politics, Senator Sheev Palpatine.

C. She was the last liberal to be elected governor of Texas.

What was the Spanish approach to colonization for the majority of its efforts in Texas? A. Peacefully trade with the Indians, but largely leave them to themselves. B. Make an alliance with the French to attack the great Cherokee Empire. C. Subdue Indians on the frontier through a combination of presidios and missions. D. Both A and B are correct. E. None of the above are correct.

C. Subdue Indians on the frontier through a combination of presidios and missions.

What does Leuchtenburg conclude about Lyndon Johnson? A. That Johnson was unquestionably a Southerner over a Westerner. B. That Johnson was absolutely a racist at heart and completely against civil rights. C. That Johnson definitely changed his persona in order to obtain his political ambitions. D. Both A and B E. All of the above

C. That Johnson definitely changed his persona in order to obtain his political ambitions.

Based on the class readings, which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that would have been given in the Antebellum United States to justify slavery? A. There is always a lower class of people in society, like a mudsill, and the inferiority of the African race makes them ideal for slavery. B. Slavery is actually a "positive good" because it civilizes the African peoples. C. The African people clearly want to be in slavery, or else why would they have volunteered to do so. D. The Bible teaches clearly and conclusively that the holding of slaves is morally right. E. Slaves are taken care of in the South, where the North offers no such guarantees to its wage laborers.

C. The African people clearly want to be in slavery, or else why would they have volunteered to do so.

What major national legislation regarding slavery in the Antebellum United States had a significant geographic and economic impact for the state of Texas? A. The Missouri Compromise B. The Wilmot Proviso C. The Compromise of 1850 D. The Kansas-Nebraska Act E. The Transcontinental Railroad Appropriations Act of 1856

C. The Compromise of 1850

Which region of the Civil War was Texas located in? A. The Eastern Theater B. The Western Theater C. The Trans-Mississippi Theater D. The Gulf Coastal Theater E. The Southwestern Theater

C. The Trans-Mississippi Theater

What about Davy Crockett does James Crips investigate in Sleuthing the Alamo? A. The debate over the dubious circumstances as to how and why Crockett arrived in Texas. B. The fact that Crockett's diary and memoirs don't match up with the historical record. C. The mystery over how Crockett died at the Alamo. D. The question of what Crockett did on his expedition to Mexico. E. The legend of how Crockett took on the Comanches and saved a frontier family from death.

C. The mystery over how Crockett died at the Alamo.

Which statement about the Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s is TRUE? A. The Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s was exactly the same organization as that of the 1860s and 1870s. B. Members of the Klan opposed radicals, Catholics, Jews, blacks, and Mexicans but were rather progressive in allowing women to wear short skirts and slacks while endorsing the consumption of "demon rum." C. The organization showed enormous ability to enlist the new urban middle class. D. The core strength of the Klan in Texas was in San Antonio and South Texas. E. The Klan of the 1920s undertook education reform so that they could create "Klan Youth" schools and camps for.

C. The organization showed enormous ability to enlist the new urban middle class.

According to the McMichael reading, why are monuments and memorials important to history? A. They are works of art that symbolize the power of the community that displays them. B. They are lasting testaments to the power of democracy. C. They create and control historical memory which represents real societal power. D. Both A and B E. All of the above

C. They create and control historical memory which represents real societal power.

According to Empire of the Summer Moon, how was the government of the Comanche nation structured? A. They had several different bands, but were unified through a single chief, usually the best warrior. B. They had several different bands, but were unified through a single war council made up of elders. C. They had several different bands that functioned completely separately without central authority. D. Both A and B are correct. E. None of the above are correct.

C. They had several different bands that functioned completely separately without central authority.

Which of the following did NOT occur as a result of the oil strike at Spindletop? A. The price of land in the surrounding area soared due to oil prospectors. B. Tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil were planned to be pumped out of the area through pipelines. C. They planned to construct a local refinery in Beaumont to handle all of the oil coming from the new wells. D. Several railroad companies announced that they would consider using oil for fuel in their locomotives instead of coal. E. Beaumont was filled with visitors and prospectors.

C. They planned to construct a local refinery in Beaumont to handle all of the oil coming from the new wells.

Why did Anglos support Santa Anna's rebellion to take over the Mexican Government? A. They wanted to make Santa Anna a dictator because he promised to protect slavery. B. Santa Anna promised to help protect them from the impending invasion from the United States. C. They wanted to help Santa Anna because of his promise to protect federalism. D. Santa Anna promised all of his supporters 40 leagues and a mule for supporting his rebellion. E. None of the above; Anglos actually did not support Santa Anna's rebellion.

C. They wanted to help Santa Anna because of his promise to protect federalism.

According to Empire of the Summer Moon, why did the Apaches make peace with the Spanish in the 1750s? A. They had a strong desire to convert to Christianity. B. They wanted to make a treaty for exclusive trading rights. C. They wanted to trick the Spanish into fighting the Comanches for them. D. All of the above are correct. E. None of the above are correct.

C. They wanted to trick the Spanish into fighting the Comanches for them.

Which of the following best describes urban growth in the 1870s and 1880s? A. Texas cities nearly equaled the major northeastern cities in size and modern convenience B. Texas cities remained relatively small, but the widespread development of factories laid the foundation for future growth C. While Texas cities did experience some growth, the state, overall, remained overwhelmingly rural and agricultural D. The absence of railroads in the state's major cities hindered urban growth E. This period is referred to as the "ghost town era" of Texas history due to the decline of cities

C. While Texas cities did experience some growth, the state, overall, remained overwhelmingly rural and agricultural

During Houston's administration, where did the Texas Congress set the southern and western boundary of the republic? A. at the Pacific Ocean B. at the Rocky Mountains C. at the Rio Grande River D. at the Nueces River E. the Texas Congress left the boundary undefined

C. at the Rio Grande River

Which of the following became a profitable export for Texas farmers, thus ensuring the survival of the institution of slavery in Texas by the 1850s? A. corn B. beef C. cotton D. sugar E. indigo

C. cotton

In 1842, seventeen Texans who drew black beans out of a pot were shot by the Mexican army as punishment for: A. burning a Mexican flag B. attempting the overthrow of the Mexican government C. escaping capture after participating in a counteroffensive into Mexico D. mistreating Mexican women along the border E. crossing the border to raid Mexican settlements and steal horses

C. escaping capture after participating in a counteroffensive into Mexico

Which of the following was LULAC's principal purpose? A. secure equal pay for women B. end the segregation of African Americans in Texas C. fight discrimination against Hispanic-Americans D. lobby the federal government for farm subsidies E. win the right to vote for women

C. fight discrimination against Hispanic-Americans

James K. Polk won the U.S. presidency in 1844 on a platform promising: A. eradication of Indians B. abolition of slavery C. geographic expansion D. peace with Mexico E. no taxation without representation

C. geographic expansion

James Ferguson faced impeachment in 1917 because: A. he supported now disgraced former governor James Hogg B. he cheated in the primary election by paying off some voters in south Texas and having supporters include fraudulent ballots C. he embezzled public funds and issued non-competitive contracts for public work to his political supporters D. All of the above E. None of the above; Ferguson never faced impeachment.

C. he embezzled public funds and issued non-competitive contracts for public work to his political supporters

The Alliance Exchange was established mainly to: A. help promote the Populist political agenda B. help farmers exchange outdated agricultural implements for more modern equipment C. help eliminate agricultural middlemen and provide credit to farmers D. revive the sagging membership of the Grange E. support a worker exchange program with Mexican laborers

C. help eliminate agricultural middlemen and provide credit to farmers

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the successful return of the Democratic Party to dominance in Texas politics? A. appeal to white voters' anxieties about African American political and social equality B. criticism of the Republican legislature and governor for excessive taxation and spending C. overwhelming African American party identification as Democrats D. ex-Confederate voters and candidates for office who categorically rejected the Republican party as a tool of the North and federal government E. traditional loyalties to conservative politics and party affiliation

C. overwhelming African American party identification as Democrats

According to the "Declaration of Causes," which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why Texas chose to secede from the United States in 1861? A. the federal government failed to protect the Texas border against the Indians B. northern demands for the abolition of slavery and the recognition of political equality between the races C. the "states' rights" of Texas are under attack D. the slave-holding States are now in a minority in the federal congress E. abolitionists have tried to sow discord in the south and the federal government has done nothing about it

C. the "states' rights" of Texas are under attack

Along with transportation and ecological problems, what reduced the size of the grazing range and helped bring the era of the great cattle drives to an end? A. the growth of the large buffalo herds B. the introduction of sheep to the Panhandle C. the introduction of barbed wire D. the burning of the prairie by the army E. the start of the Great Depression

C. the introduction of barbed wire

The Council House incident in 1840 resulted in: A. the impeachment of Lamar B. the recognition of Texas independence by Mexico C. the renewal of hostilities with the Comanches D. a lasting treaty with the Cherokees E. the annexation of Texas to the United States

C. the renewal of hostilities with the Comanches

What was the "French Policy"? A. This was a policy of the French to send women on all diplomatic trips in order to help in negotiations. B. This was a policy that the Indians adopted of creating trading posts to exchange goods. C. This was a policy largely adopted across North America to use French as a common language, or lingua franca. D. This was a policy that the Spanish adopted of making trade, instead of Christianity, the central component of their relationships with Native Americans, especially those in Texas. E. This was a policy the Spanish adopted for having French bread and wine available at all important diplomatic and ceremonial events.

D. This was a policy that the Spanish adopted of making trade, instead of Christianity, the central component of their relationships with Native Americans, especially those in Texas.

Experts credit the 1990 election of Democrat Ann Richards to the governorship over Republican Clayton Williams to what factor? A. Richards's success in appealing to middle-class white male voters B. Williams's difficulties in adequately financing his campaign C. The endorsement of Richards by George Bush D. A poorly-run campaign by Williams E. Richards's endorsement of the findings of the Jedi Council regarding yet another political scandal

D. A poorly-run campaign by Williams

Although cattle ranching emerged in the Spanish era, the period from 1865-1885 established Texas as the center of American cattle production because: A. Northern demand drove cattle value upward in the post-Civil War era B. Defeat of Texas Indians opened up vast territory in west and northwest Texas for expansion of cattle ranching C. Cattle trails then railroads provided Texas with transportation systems that could supply the entire nation with beef D. All of the above E. None of the above; cattle ranching was not important to Texas during this period

D. All of the above

Congress reorganized the states of the former Confederacy into military districts until: A. the state registered all black and white eligible voters B. the state ratified the 14th Amendment C. the state drafted new state constitutions and elected new state officers and delegates to Congress D. All of the above E. None of the above because the former Confederate states were never under military rule.

D. All of the above

Oil-led economic development resulted in: A. rapid development of new, "boom" towns near oil field discoveries B. financed a substantial expansion of the state's public university system C. new regulatory responsibilities for the Texas Railroad Commission D. All of the above E. None of the above

D. All of the above

According to Empire of the Summer Moon, how did the horse change the civilization of plains Indians? A. It gave them military dominance over those tribes that did not master the horse. B. It allowed them to migrate with the buffalo herds and become masters at hunting them. C. It turned them into expansive traders, giving them mobility to reach new markets. D. All of the above are correct. E. None of the above are correct; they actually always had horses so nothing changed.