One major goal of the Texas Centennial was to __________
A. show the world how modern Texas had become
B. revitalize the economy of San Antonio by locating the centennial along the riverwalk
C. provide patronage jobs for political supporters of Governor Ferguson
D. demonstrate to foreign countries that the state was capable of hosting the 1940 Olympics
A
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A) western B) eastern C) southern D) northern
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A. Whigs B. Tories C. Republicans D. Roundheads E. Cavaliers
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a. Africa. b. China. c. the Philippines. d. parts unknown. e. Micronesia.