MP3 7th grade Review

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How did the events at Spindletop in Texas in 1901 change the course of American history?

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The discovery of a petroleum reserve helped the United States to become a leading producer of oil in the world.

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Based on this excerpt, what was the main reason Texas decided to join the Confederacy? Options: Texans believed the Confederacy would better protect their religious freedom. , Texans feared the Democratic Party would gain control over the state’s government. , Texans believed that the practice of slavery would be abolished if they remained in the Union.

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Texans believed that the practice of slavery would be abolished if they remained in the Union.

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How did barbed wire contribute to the settlement of farmers in West Texas?

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It allowed crops in the plains to be protected from cattle.

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During World War I, the Germans sent a telegram to Mexico asking them to join in fighting against the United States. In return for Mexico's participation, the victorious Germans would have given to Mexico:

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the southwestern United States

Front

Which speaker is expressing the views of the Progressive Movement?
Speaker 1: "I will work to pass laws that improve conditions in factories."
Speaker 2: "I will help create jobs by encouraging less regulation on manufacturers."
Speaker 3: "I will use all of my power to execute the existing laws of the United States."
Speaker 4: "I will protect everyone's rights as guaranteed by the United States Constitution."

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Speaker 1

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How did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 affect the development of the city?

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People built a seawall for protection.

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Based on the information in the chart, what impact did the Civil War have on Texas?

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It had a negative effect on the economy of Texas.

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Which of the following BEST completes the chart? Freedom of religion, Freedom of employment, Right to a democratic government

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Freedom of religion

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Which of these events had the GREATEST effect on the growth of Texas cities in the mid- to late 1800s? driving of cattle, construction of railroads, discovery of oil

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construction of railroads

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Which statement best describes how climate affected economic development in West Texas? Options: Constant threats of large thunderstorms make it difficult to farm in this area. The region is too dry to support farming, so ranching became more prominent. Hurricanes damaged farms and railroads built in the area so few businesses located there.

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The region is too dry to support farming, so ranching became more prominent.