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People who are politically active tend to have a - (control, high, low, influence, moderate, topple) sense of political efficacy. Political efficacy is the belief that one can - (control, high, low, influence, moderate, topple) the government.
Since the 1920s, immigration to the United States has - (Latin America and Asia, Latin America and Europe, decreased, Europe and Africa, Africa and Asia, increased). This has been particularly true of people emigrating from - (Latin America and Asia, Latin America and Europe, decreased, Europe and Africa, Africa and Asia, increased).
For most of Texas history, rural White conservatives gave the -(Dixiecrats, La Raza Unida, Libertarian Party, Republican Party, Green Party, Democratic Party) control of state government but now constitute the overwhelming majority of support for the -(Dixiecrats, La Raza Unida, Libertarian Party, Republican Party, Green Party, Democratic Party) in Texas.
Since - (1978, Republican, 1876, 1964, Libertarian, 2002, Democratic) the - (1978, Republican, 1876, 1964, Libertarian, 2002, Democratic) Party has enjoyed nearly unchallenged control of government in Texas.
The - (Interior Lowlands, Rio Grande, Basin and Range Province, Sabine River, Colorado River, Great Plains, Gulf Coastal Plains) has an overwhelmingly Latino population that is consistently high in the international border areas along the - (Interior Lowlands, Rio Grande, Basin and Range Province, Sabine River, Colorado River, Great Plains, Gulf Coastal Plains) to its end at the Gulf of Mexico.
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Urbanization began along the ____ and gradually expanded along _____
gulf coast, rivers
What conclusion can be made about Texas using the information in the chart?
Correct
-Texas's per-capita income has never been
higher.
-Texas's per-capita income consistently lags behind U.S. per-capita income.
Incorrect
-Texas per-capita income will soon surpass U.S. per-capita income.
How has Texas benefitted from the United States' membership in NAFTA?
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
Relative to the rest of the country, Texas has ____ of its population under 18 years old and ____ of its population over 65 years of age.
more, less
Which conclusions can be derived from studying the chart?
Correct
-Increased production normally tracks with the price per barrel of oil.
-The
years of highest production are associated with the lowest prices.
Incorrect
-Oil prices are generally a stable commodity.
Which of the following statements about the cotton economy in Texas are accurate?
Correct
-It established an underclass in Texas society.
-It helped bolster the Populist movement.
Incorrect
-It remains a driving force of the Texas economy today.
-Most cotton in
Texas is raised by independent farmers in cooperative groups.
Why did Texas sacrifice its claims to land in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma in the Compromise of 1850?
to raise money and pay off its debts
The authority to regulate production and transport of oil and natural gas in Texas belongs to which agency?
Texas railroad commission
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.
___ is the process by which people move from ____ areas to the cities and suburbs.
urbanization, rural
Prior to World War II, Latinos primarily worked in the ___ industry in rural areas but began moving to ____ areas of Texas after the war in search of jobs with better wages.
agricultural, urban
Which of the following statements about political culture accurately describe Texas?
Correct
-The political culture of Texas is being influenced by changing demographics.
-Values in urban areas are strongly influenced by the diverse populations living there.
-The political cultures in urban and suburban areas have increasingly diverged.
Incorrect
-The rural areas of West Texas and East Texas share strong support for Republican candidates.
-It is easy to accurately classify Texas political culture.
What did Donald Trump and other leading Republicans argue during the 2016 campaign to question NAFTA's benefits?
Correct
-The United States had lost a large number of manufacturing jobs to Mexico.
-NAFTA brought an increase in undocumented immigrants that created a burden on state social services.
Incorrect
-Texas would benefit economically if the United States withdrew from NAFTA.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the trend in the number of Latino officeholders in Texas from 1980 through 2010?
the number of Latinos in public office has increased dramatically since 1980s
What can be inferred from the information in the chart?
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
-The number of African American and white residents in the state is declining.
-African American influence in Texas politics will continue to decline.
What characteristics about the Asian American population of Texas make it difficult to draw conclusions about the population?
Correct
-Texas's
Asian American population is made up of people of many different nationalities.
-Asian Americans compose only a small part of the state's population.
Incorrect
-Asian Americans are widely spread across the state.
Which of the following voting restrictions targeted low-income voters—who are more likely to be minorities—to prevent them from voting?
poll tax
Compared to Texas, which of the following states had the least racial diversity in 2010?
ohio
Texas is often characterized by which two political cultures?
Correct
-traditionalistic
-individalistic
Incorrect
-moralistic
Which economic factor(s) does San Antonio rely on?
Correct
-educational institutions
-tourism
-national military bases
Incorrect
-high-paying manufacturing
Which statement(s) best characterize the relationship between Dallas and Fort Worth?
Dallas and Fort Worth are joined by a variety of surrounding suburban cities.
Refer to the following image, and identify the projected population trend for each racial group.
1) increasing population share
2) constant population share
3)decreasing populaterm-6tion share
Latinos, African Americans, white
When Texas entered the Union in 1845, what did Texas do with its public lands?
Texas retained control of public lands
Schumpeter's concept of "creative destruction" centers on which observation about the effects of technological innovation?
Technological innovation destroys existing technological and economic structures
What were the political impacts of the trend shown in the chart?
Correct
-The population shift means politics in the state are increasingly dominated by the growing and diverse urban and suburban areas of the state.
-The
state's economy has become less focused on traditional industries like farming, ranching, and oil.
Incorrect
-Leaders in rural areas of the state have become more important in their roles as they represent larger geographic areas.
-The population in urban areas has started to become more aware of environmental and economic issues facing rural areas of the state.
Which physical regions of Texas are most likely to remain unified Republican?
Correct
-the Interior Lowlands
-the great plains
Incorrect
-the Basin and Range Province
-the Gulf Coastal Plains
Which factors helped protect the Texas economy from the overall effects of the Great Recession?
Correct
-Real estate values did not surge in Texas as they did in places like California and Florida.
-The oil and gas industry
was resurgent.
-Texas has a well-diversified economy.
Incorrect
-Texans' entrepreneurial spirit is superior to that of people in most states.
Drag the label of the region to its location on the map. 1,2,3,4
1)Basin and Range Province
2) Great Plains
3) interior lowlands
4) gulf coastal plains
Which of the following is the primary driver of Texas's population growth?
The natural difference between births and deaths
Texas is often described as sharing features of both individualistic and traditionalistic political cultures for which of the following reasons?
Correct
-Texas limits the amount of regulation it places on businesses and individuals.
-Political elites, such as business leaders, have a dominant
voice in how the state is run.
-Taxes are kept low, and social services are minimized.
Incorrect
-Being politically active is very important.
-Average citizens play a major role in politics.
Texas high-tech industries developed in the _____,______ the economic contribution of the petrochemical industry in the state.
1990s, supplementing
Click the region in Texas that has historically had the most influence over politics in the state.
gulf coastal plains
Which of the following statement(s) about the Latino population in Texas are true?
Correct
-Latinos have become the majority in major Texas cities.
-Latinos are a diverse population.
-Latinos are concentrated in the south and west Texas.
Incorrect
-Latinos have lost political influence since the 1980s.
-Latinos are the largest population group in Texas.
Since ____, the _____ Party has enjoyed nearly unchallenged control of government in Texas.
2002, republican
The process of turning over public lands to private individuals for cultivation and development is called which of the following?
privatization
Which of the following industries helped contribute to Houston's growth over time?
Correct
-cotton
-oil
-trade
Incorrect
-cattle
Which of the following goals would be consistent with the La Raza Unida Party platform?
Correct
-expand voting
access for Latino citizens
-increase the number of Latino officials in public office
Incorrect
-help get more Democrats elected in urban areas
-increase the number of skilled-worker visas for Mexican immigrants
Which county least reflects the demographic breakdown of the rest of the state?
El Paso
Which countries signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Correct
-the United States
-Canada
-Mexico
Incorrect
-Brazil
-the European Union
-Panama
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 statements accurately characterize the country's population change from 2000 to 2010?
Correct
-Florida had more of its counties gain population over the decade than had Texas.
-Texas's population increased more rapidly than did Oklahoma's.
Incorrect
-Most of the population gains in the country were clustered in New England states.
-Most of Texas's
population growth was distributed equally across the state.
The Latino population of Texas has grown considerably in recent years. Study the following image and determine which areas of Texas are majority Latino.
El paso, sabatino Laredo areas
The dominance of business interests in Texas politics is best supported by which of the following statements?
Correct
-Labor unions are rare in Texas.
-Consumer interests in Texas are poorly organized.
-Business groups are major players in the funding of political campaigns and the hiring of lobbyists.
Incorrect
-A majority of Texans have a college degree.
-The Democratic Party has grown in power since 1978.
Who among the following first established cities in Texas?
Spanish settlers
Provincialism in Texas has been eroded by which of the following factors?
Correct
-increasing urbanization
-the growing influence of minorities, women, and LGBT groups
-the importance of Texas in the global economy
Incorrect
-the statewide dominance of the Republican Party
-an increase in the population of rural communities
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 it tends to dominate.
-Urban
-rural
-suburban
democratic, republican, republican
Which term describes a narrow view of the world that is associated with rural values and is often intolerant of diversity?
provincialism
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