Progressive Movement Flashcard

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After the infamous Galveston Hurricane of 1900, how did the resilient citizens of the city, like Zoe and Mason, transform their beloved hometown?

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People built a seawall for protection.

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Isla and Grace are on an adventure to become sharecroppers! Which region would offer them the BEST land and moderate climate to grow cotton?

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Region D

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What surprising effect did barbed wire have on Texas during the late 19th century?

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It led to the end of the open range.

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Imagine you're Jackson, a savvy problem-solver during the Reconstruction era in Texas. How would you tackle the labor challenges described in the table above? Discuss with your friends James, David, and Mia!

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Freed slaves began sharecropping in Texas.

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In their history class, Maya and Charlotte are on a thrilling quest to uncover the identity of a legendary group established by Congress in 1866, the first all-black army regiments during peacetime, which played a heroic role in promoting westward expansion by protecting settlers and building infrastructure. Can you help them solve the mystery and name this group?

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Buffalo Soldiers

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What adventurous step did Olivia, Aria, and Benjamin take in response to the changes described in the chart?

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They began organizing farmers’ cooperatives.

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What purpose did the Freedmen’s Bureau serve during Reconstruction?

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supervised all relief and educational activities relating to refugees and freedmen

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TWO exciting ways Texas transformed with the discovery of oil?

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Growth of Houston and boom & bust cycles

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The growth of factories and manufacturing led to what?

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People moved to cities for jobs

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This Amendment granted African-American men the right to vote.

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15th Amendment