Texas Railroad Commission

Texas Railroad Commission

7th Grade

25 Qs

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Texas Railroad Commission

Texas Railroad Commission

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

John Robinson

FREE Resource

25 questions

Show all answers

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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