Chapter 12

Constitutional convention of 1875

Grange Party

Poll Tax

University of Texas

total number of constitutional amendments up to 1995

Norris Cuney

Greenback Party

ad valorem tax

two transcontinental railroads

Knights of Labor

Fifty-Cent" Law

Although the Democratic Party dominated politics in Texas after Reconstruction, there were other active parties. Identify these and discuss their activities, evaluating their influence and describe their problems.

What happens during this time period in railroad development in Texas? What do the state and local governments do for the railroads?