The New South and the Populist Revolt, 1877-1900

What were some of the economic changes that occurred in Texas during the period of the New South and the Populist Revolt?

• The decline of the cotton industry and the decrease in agricultural production

• The decrease in tenant farming and the rise of small-scale independent farming

• Some of the economic changes that occurred in Texas during this period include the growth of the cotton industry, the expansion of railroads, the rise of tenant farming, and the increase in industrialization.

• The decrease in railroad construction and the decline in transportation infrastructure

What was the name of the fraternal order that provided the first means of bringing Texas framers together?

• Alliance

• Sharecroppers

• Grange

• The Exchange

Describe the political developments that took place in Texas during the New South and the Populist Revolt.

• The political developments in Texas during the New South and the Populist Revolt included the rise of the Republican Party, the decline of railroads, the growth of the service sector, and the absence of any populist movements advocating for farmers' rights and economic reforms.

• The political developments in Texas during the New South and the Populist Revolt included the rise of the Whig Party, the decline of railroads, the growth of the banking sector, and the absence of any populist movements advocating for farmers' rights and economic reforms.

• The political developments in Texas during the New South and the Populist Revolt included the decline of the Democratic Party, the decrease in railroads, the decline of agricultural and industrial sectors, and the suppression of populist movements advocating for farmers' rights and economic reforms.

• The political developments in Texas during the New South and the Populist Revolt included the rise of the Democratic Party, the expansion of railroads, the growth of agricultural and industrial sectors, and the emergence of populist movements advocating for farmers' rights and economic reforms.

What were some of the labor movements that emerged in Texas during this period?

• Some of the labor movements that emerged in Texas during this period include the Knights of Labor, the American Federation of Labor, and the Industrial Workers of the World.

• The Tea Party Movement, The Civil Rights Movement, The Women's Suffrage Movement

How did the Populist Revolt impact Texas?

• The Populist Revolt strengthened the Democratic Party's dominance in Texas

• The Populist Revolt had no impact on Texas

• The Populist Revolt advocated for the rights of urban workers instead of farmers

• The Populist Revolt created a third party in Texas that challenged the Democratic Party's dominance and advocated for farmers' rights and economic reforms.

What were the key factors contributing to the economic changes in Texas during the New South and the Populist Revolt?

• Decrease in agricultural production, decline in population, and decrease in transportation infrastructure.

• Expansion of oil industry, growth of the steel industry, and rise of labor unions.

• Increase in manufacturing industry, rise of conservative movements, and decline in international trade.

• Expansion of railroads, growth of the cotton industry, and rise of populist movements.

Which of the following best describes the agricultural challenges facing the farmers in Texas?

• The challenges faced by Texas were unique to the state and not related to agriculture

• Texas had no agricultural challenges during this time

• Texas faced several agricultural challenges such as drought, soil erosion, insect infestations, and declining crop prices, which led to a decrease in agricultural productivity and income for farmers, affecting the overall economy of the state.

• Agricultural productivity and income increased for farmers in Texas

Explain the significance of the political developments in Texas during the New South and the Populist Revolt.

• The political developments in Texas during the New South and the Populist Revolt were insignificant and had no lasting impact on the state.

• The political developments in Texas during the New South and the Populist Revolt were only relevant to other southern states and had no impact on the rest of the country.

• The political developments in Texas during the New South and the Populist Revolt only affected a small portion of the population.

• The political developments in Texas during the New South and the Populist Revolt were significant because they shaped the economic and social landscape of the state for decades to come.

What were the goals and strategies of the labor movements in Texas during this period?

• The goals of the labor movements in Texas during this period were to maintain the existing working conditions, secure the same wages, and discourage collective bargaining rights. The strategies employed included complacency, inaction, and discouraging labor unions.

• The goals of the labor movements in Texas during this period were to worsen working conditions, secure lower wages, and discourage collective bargaining rights. The strategies employed included sabotage, violence, and discouraging labor unions.

• The goals of the labor movements in Texas during this period were to improve working conditions, secure better wages, and gain collective bargaining rights. The strategies employed included strikes, protests, and organizing labor unions.

• The goals of the labor movements in Texas during this period were to decrease working conditions, secure lower wages, and discourage collective bargaining rights. The strategies employed included compliance, acceptance, and discouraging labor unions.

In what ways did the Populist Revolt bring about social and political changes in Texas?

• The Populist Revolt brought about social and political changes in Texas by advocating for the rights of farmers and laborers, promoting the use of silver as currency, and challenging the political dominance of the Democratic Party.

• The Populist Revolt had no impact on social and political changes in Texas

• The Populist Revolt resulted in the abolition of slavery in Texas

• The Populist Revolt led to the rise of the Whig Party in Texas