Question

Which of these statements best explains a New Deal policy that Governor Miriam A. Ferguson successfully used to help Texans overcome the Great Depression?(1 point)
Responses

She pardoned large numbers of criminals to cut down on prison expenses.
She pardoned large numbers of criminals to cut down on prison expenses.

She passed a state income tax to bring additional money to support Texans.
She passed a state income tax to bring additional money to support Texans.

She fired all 44 Texas Rangers to reduce state expenses.
She fired all 44 Texas Rangers to reduce state expenses.

She ordered Texas banks to close for a week to prevent people from withdrawing their money.

Answer 1

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Question
What was one feature that rabbit hunts and FSA migrant work camps shared in helping Texans overcome the Great Depression?(1 point)
Responses

They both helped farmers reduce crop damage from wind erosion.
They both helped farmers reduce crop damage from wind erosion.

They both helped farmers earn money to prevent foreclosures on their homes and property.
They both helped farmers earn money to prevent foreclosures on their homes and property.

They both rewarded farm workers with financial benefits from New Deal programs.
They both rewarded farm workers with financial benefits from New Deal programs.

They both provided a stronger sense of community for people going through difficult times.

Answer 2

Which of the following statements best analyzes a controversy that arose through the redistricting process in the early 2000s?(1 point)
Responses

Laws targeting voter fraud have increased the electoral power of underrepresented groups.
Laws targeting voter fraud have increased the electoral power of underrepresented groups.

Underrepresented populations’ voting power was limited to a few minority-majority districts.
Underrepresented populations’ voting power was limited to a few minority-majority districts.

Republicans lost their majority in most Texas political districts.
Republicans lost their majority in most Texas political districts.

Democrats have gained a majority in more Texas political districts.

Answer 3

The given options do not provide any information on a New Deal policy that Governor Miriam A. Ferguson successfully used to help Texans overcome the Great Depression.

Answer 4

The correct answer is: They both provided a stronger sense of community for people going through difficult times.

Answer 5

The statement "Underrepresented populations’ voting power was limited to a few minority-majority districts" best analyzes a controversy that arose through the redistricting process in the early 2000s.