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CH 1 - Answers -
The most economically diversified region in Texas is the - Answers -metroplex
Which of the following statements about Spanish influence in Texas is FALSE? -
Answers -The Spanish introduced slavery to Texas.
Texas' first petition for statehood was denied because - Answers -there was not a free
state to balance the admittance of Texas as a slave state.
Between 1900 and 1950, what was the primary factor that accelerated the demographic
shift from a rural society to an urban society in Texas? - Answers -oil
One of the primary political goals for Reconstruction was - Answers -to restore law and
order to a society recovering from war.
The war that led to the declaration of the Republic of Texas began - Answers -in 1835.
Given the information in Figure 1.4, a candidate attempting to appeal to the largest
number of Protestant voters using a socially conservative message would seek to build
relationships with - Answers -Evangelical and mainline protestant ministers and
congregants.
As of 2016, Hispanics made up about ___ percent of the state's population. - Answers -
39
Southern Democrats were able to regain control of state government with the election of
- Answers -1874.
Compared to other states, Texas has - Answers -higher poverty rates and higher
population growth.
Members of which of the following groups are most likely to identify themselves as
Republican? - Answers -evangelical Protestants
What BEST explains why Texas turned from a Democratic stronghold in the 1930s to a
Republican stronghold in the 2000s? - Answers -The Democratic Party become more
liberal over time.
, What was the primary use of land in Texas from the 1820s to the 1860s? - Answers -
cotton
Polls show that a Texan is most likely to identify as a(n) - Answers -conservative
In terms of population size, Texas ranks ________ in the nation in comparison to other
states. - Answers -second
The "carpetbagger's constitution" reversed which right of whites who had participated in
the Civil War? - Answers -right to vote
Mexican governments provided generous land grants to any family willing to settle in the
state. The sitio or legua each family could receive was how large? - Answers -more than
4,000 acres
The discovery of oil transformed Texas by - Answers -accelerating the growth of
Texas's population.
Which group was forced to adopt the traditionalistic political subculture because of their
subservient role? - Answers -African American slaves
Which political subculture was a natural extension of the practice of slavery? - Answers
-traditionalistic
The first modern European nation to lay claim to the territory of Texas was - Answers -
Spain
Which of the following elements dominated the land-based economy of post-
Reconstruction Texas and is/are still important today? - Answers -oil, cotton, and cattle
The Adelsverien Society promoted the immigration of ________ settlers in Texas. -
Answers -German
The Democratic Party was able to retain power during the Progressive Era by - Answers
-adopting progressive reforms into its own platform.
According to Figure 1.3 in the text, what can be determined about population change in
Texas? - Answers -Population in Texas has grown more than twice the national rate.
Which flag was the fifth to fly over Texas? - Answers -United States Flag
Which region of the state is known primarily for its production of citrus fruits and
vegetables? - Answers -border area of South Texas and Rio Grande Valley
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