After amending the Texas Constitution, the legislature approved the
_______________________________
and made the first appointments. This position is still a part of the government system today.
Texas Railroad Commission
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Social Studies
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7th Grade
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Hard
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
After amending the Texas Constitution, the legislature approved the
_______________________________
and made the first appointments. This position is still a part of the government system today.
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Transportation Agency
Texas Commerce Commission
Texas Weight and measures
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
I was an Attorney General and Governor of Texas who fought for fair business practices and supported the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission.
Who Am I?
Quanah Parker
Sam Houston
James Hogg
William Travis
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the late 1800s, the _____________________ were very important in opening West Texas to settlers by advertising the region's _________________ . They were hoping to make money by selling and then shipping crops and products out of the region.
Oil Companies
Dense Forests
Railroad Companies
Rich Farmland
Automobile manufacturers
Abundant rivers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
One way that Governor James Hogg worked to protect Texans from unfair business practice was
by —
signing legislation that established the Attorney General’s office
prosecuting corrupt leaders in the oil industry
working to bring an end to the range wars in West Texas
supporting the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Populist Governor of Texas that founded the Texas Railroad Commission
West Texas
Stephen F. Austin
James Hogg
Sam Houston
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Regulatory agency created to ensure that railroad business stays fair for all involved.
Texas Regulatory Commission
West Texas
James Hogg
Union Pacific Railroad
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the Texas Railroad Commission?
Regulating the oil and gas industry
Managing public transportation
Overseeing agricultural practices
Controlling state finances
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