Progressive Era in Texas

When was the Progressive Era?

• Antebellum

• 1865-1877

• 1900-1920

• 1933-1945

How did rapid industrialization change Texas during the early 20th century?

• City populations expanded

• There were not enough jobs

• Many people bought farms

• People moved to California

Who did the big businesses hire to spy on and intimidate unions

• The Police

• The Pinkberry

• The Pinkertons

• The US Army

Worker organization for higher wages, better conditions, benefits and pressure on government

• Labor Unions

• Stewardship

• Monopolies

• Trusts

Writers that helped spread Progressive's ideas. Wrote about muck that was going on.

• Rakers of muck

• muckrakers

• raking up the muck writers

• journalist

What was a primary goal of the Progressive Era reformers in Texas?

• A) To increase industrialization

• B) To promote social welfare

• C) To expand territorial boundaries

• D) To reduce immigration

Which Texas governor was known for his Progressive reforms during the early 20th century?

• A) James Hogg

• B) Miriam Ferguson

• C) James Ferguson

• D) Pat Neff

What was the impact of the Progressive Era on women's rights in Texas?

• A) Women gained the right to vote

• B) Women lost property rights

• C) Women were banned from working

• D) Women were given equal pay

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution, supported by Texas Progressives, granted women the right to vote?

• A) 15th Amendment

• B) 19th Amendment

• C) 21st Amendment

• D) 24th Amendment

What was the role of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs during the Progressive Era?

• A) To promote prohibition

• B) To support child labor

• C) To advocate for education reform

• D) To oppose women's suffrage