Texas Government Chapter 1: The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

Which of the following economic activities are located primarily in the Gulf Coastal Plains region?

Correct - timber - petroleum export - fruit and vegetable farming - industrial manufacturing Incorrect - ranching

Study the table, and answer the question below. (Table 1.2: Race and Ethnic Breakdown of Texas and Its Largest Counties, 2019) Which county most diverges from the overall demographic breakdown of the rest of Texas?

El Paso

The persistent poverty created by the sharecropper and tenant farmer systems had what political impact of Texas?

Poor farmers supported Populist movements that led to stronger popular control of government.

What technological advancements have made the Texas oil and gas industry one of the most valuable in the world?

horizontal drilling and fracking

The city of _ is the largest in the state, with a population of over 2.5 million people, while the _ metro area is the largest metropolitan area in the state, with over 6.9 million residents.

- Houston - Dallas-Fort Worth

In the early twentieth century, less than 50 years after the end of the Civil War, influential groups in the state sought to rewrite history by promoting the _ narrative, which suggested that the South's primary cause was not to protect _ but to valiantly protect _ from an overreaching federal government.

- Lost Cause - slavery - states' rights

Which conclusions can be derived from studying the chart?

- Once the price of oil starts to go up, production starts to go up to follow that price increase (for a time). - The years of highest production are associated with the lowest prices. - Oil prices are generally a stable commodity.

Though African Americans were emancipated in 1865, they were disenfranchised by the _ and forced to pay _ taxes in order to vote. It was only after the Voting Rights Act of _ that the political system opened up for African Americans.

- White primary - poll - 1965

Which of the following best describes the social impact of the Black Codes, White primaries, voter suppression, and segregationist ideas that dominated Texas politics between Reconstruction and the civil rights movement?

African Americans were subjugated and given a social status similar to the status they held when slavery existed.

What characteristics about the Asian American population of Texas makes it difficult to draw conclusions about the population?

Correct - Asian Americans compose only a small part of the state's total population. - Texas's Asian American population is made up of people of many different nationalities. Incorrect - Asian Americans are widely spread across the state.

Study the following information about other large states in the United States to determine which of the following statements are accurate.

Correct - Florida and New York have a higher proportion of Black residents than Texas. - Texas and California have similar proportions of Latino residents. Incorrect - Florida, New York, and Ohio closely resemble each other in terms of racial diversity. - Texas and California exactly match each other in terms of racial diversity.

What future trends can be inferred from the information in the chart? (Figure 1.4 : The Changing Face of Texas, 1850 - 2018)

Correct - If current trends continue, Latinos will be the largest single demographic segment of the state population in the near future. - Texas will become more firmly positioned as a majority minority state. Incorrect - African American influence in Texas politics will decline enormously. - The absolute number of African American and White residents in the state will soon reach zero.

Which of the following statements about the cotton economy in Texas are accurate?

Correct - It helped bolster the Populist movement. - It established an underclass in Texas society. Incorrect - It remains a driving force of the Texas economy today. - About 5 percent of the Texas population now lives on cotton farms or is connected directly to cotton cultivation.

What arguments did President Trump make during the 2016 campaign to question NAFTA's benefits?

Correct - NAFTA brought an increase in undocumented immigrants that created a burden on state social services. - The United States has lost a large number of manufacturing jobs to Mexico. Incorrect - Texas would benefit economically if the United States withdrew from NAFTA.

Texas is often described as sharing features of both individualistic and traditionalistic political cultures for which of the following reasons?

Correct - Taxes are kept low, and social services are minimized. - Political elites, such as business leaders, have a dominant voice in how the state is run. - Limited regulation on individuals and businesses is intended to encourage self-interested hard work. Incorrect - Being politically active is very important. - Average citizens play a major role in politics.

Which physical regions of Texas are most likely to remain consistently controlled by Republicans?

Correct - The Interior Lowlands - The Great Plains Incorrect - The Gulf Coastal Plains - The Basin and Range Province

Innovations like the steel plow and barbed wire affected the Texas economy in what ways?

Correct - They increased cotton production. - They virtually ended open-range grazing and cattle drives. Incorrect - They expanded the market for Texas cattle.

In what ways did Texas benefit from the United States' membership in the landmark NAFTA trade deal?

Correct - Trade stimulated growth along Texas's border. - NAFTA helped speed up a diversified economy. - Texas goods have had more access to foreign markets. Incorrect - NAFTA helped boost employment in Texas.

Provincialism in Texas has historically contributed which of the following feature(s) to the state's political culture?

Correct - a narrow worldview and an intolerance of diversity - a belief that the public interest is not served by spending on social services and education - a rejection of modern urban lifestyles Incorrect - a focus on free markets to encourage business growth

Which of the following industries helped contribute to Houston's growth over time?

Correct - cotton - oil - trade Incorrect - cattle

Which factors help explain why the Austin metro area has a higher average income than other major areas in Texas?

Correct - highly educated workforce - state capital - high tech Incorrect - younger population - strong transportation infrastructure

Which economic factors does San Antonio rely on?

Correct - national military bases - educational institutions - tourism Incorrect - high-paying manufacturing

Put in order the following urban areas in terms of projected population in 2050, from largest to smallest.

Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, McAllen

What is the underlying cause that led to the founding of the La Raza Unida Party?

Political, social, and economic institutions were designed to exclude Latinos.

Political parties in Texas are currently more influential in some parts of the state than in others. Match the party with the areas in Texas in which if tends to dominate.

Republican Party - suburban areas - rural areas Democratic Party - urban areas

Business interests are a large part of the Republican coalition in Texas. In recent years, priorities of business interests have been challenged by which of the following groups that make up another important part of the Republican coalition?

Social Conservatives

When Texas entered the Union in 1845, what did Texas do with its public lands?

Texas retained control of its public lands.

Which of the following ways has been used to deal with the controversy surrounding memorials and monuments to the Confederacy and its leaders placed on public grounds?

providing more historically accurate and inclusive context by moving them or adding new monuments

Which of the following is the biggest driver of Texas's population growth?

the natural difference between births and deaths