Deck 1: Cultural, Demographic and Political Trends

Question 1

Which group occupied the lands of Texas more than 10,000 years before the arrival of Europeans?

A) Tejanos
B) Spanish Settlers
C) Native Americans
D) Anglos

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT a reason Texas declared independence from Mexico?

A) Mexico prohibited slavery.
B) Mexico prohibited speaking English.
C) Mexico did not provide schools.
D) Mexico closed immigration from the U.S.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Mexican Texans during the time of the Texas revolution were called

A) Tejanos.
B) Native-Mexican.
C) Mexican-Americans.
D) Tex-Mexicans.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

How did Tejanos react to the centralization of the Mexican government?

A) They resisted the idea of centralized authority and embraced local self-governance.
B) They embraced the idea of centralized authority and resented the independence given to them by the Mexican government.
C) They welcomed the idea of joining the American states.
D) They blamed the new Anglo immigrants for the shift in Mexican governance.

Question 5

Why did Mexico encourage immigration to Texas from the U.S.?

A) To establish trading outposts
B) To increase the religious diversity of Mexico
C) To provide labor for oil drilling in West Texas
D) To serve as a buffer against Native American attacks

Question 6

By 1823 Mexico had banned slavery, but Anglo settlers continued to bring them in under the guise of

A) family members.
B) contract labor.
C) volunteer laborers.
D) paid day-laborers.

Question 7

Under Mexican rule, Stephen

A) empresario.
B) ambassador.
C) ranger.
D) luchador.

Question 8

After the Civil War, many Texas cities passed legislation that severely limited the rights of Blacks. These were known as

A) crow legislation.
B) racial ordinances.
C) restrictive covenants.
D) black codes.

Question 9

Many Anglo settlers in Texas came for

A) religious freedom.
B) cheap land and ample space.
C) a chance to learn about Mexican culture.
D) a chance to live on the beaches in South Texas.

Question 10

During the 1890s, many African Americans moved from rural areas to the outskirts of major cities where they established

A) enclaves.
B) urban hubs.
C) suburbs.
D) freedman's towns.

Question 11

What impact did covid-19 have on the state's economy?

A) Increased sales tax revenue
B) A drastic increase in retail revenues
C) A decline in unemployment claims
D) Drastically reduced tax revenues

Question 12

Compared to other states, Texas has a _______ poverty rate for senior citizens.

A) non-existent
B) high
C) low
D) average

Question 13

In the 1800s which of the following crops was (and continues to be) very important to the Texas economy?

A) Sugar
B) Pears
C) Cotton
D) Corn

Question 14

In the early 20^th century _______ was discovered in Texas and ushered in a new economic era.

A) coal
B) oil
C) gold
D) mineral water

Question 15

Which demographic best predicts poverty in Texas?

A) Age
B) Race
C) Religion
D) Gender

Question 16

The economic good fortune that the state experienced from 2001 to 2008, while other parts of the country were experiencing economic downturns, is sometimes referred to as the

A) "Texas Miracle."
B) "Texas Boom Cycle."
C) "Texas Recession."
D) "Texas Gold."

Question 17

Historically, where has most of Texas' wealth come from?

A) Ranching
B) Manufacturing
C) Tourism
D) Natural resources

Question 18

"Enforced or de facto separation of different racial groups" is the definition of

A) racism.
B) prejudice.
C) contest removal.
D) segregation.

Question 19

Why do about twice as many Texas Hispanics as whites obtain health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

A) Latinos have higher poverty rates and greater health challenges than Anglos.
B) The federal government makes it easier for Latinos to buy this health insurance than for Anglos.
C) Latinos make more money than Anglos, on average, and can therefore more afford the ACA health insurance.
D) On average, Latinos are healthier than Anglos and thus have lower rates of preexisting conditions.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the projected demographic growth in Texas?

A) The number of African Americans is projected to increase.
B) The number of Anglos is predicted to decline.
C) The number of Hispanics is expected to increase.
D) The state is expected to become overwhelmingly Anglo.

Question 21

As Texas' population grows, what challenge is expected?

A) Decreased tourism
B) Infrastructure issues such as congested roads
C) Waiting lists to use state parks
D) An end to federal aid

Question 22

Which demographic group will drive up the number of elderly Texans?

A) Baby boomers
B) Gen X
C) Millennials
D) Gen Z

Question 23

Texas today is experiencing population growth that is

A) much slower than in the early 1900s.
B) the fastest of all the large states in the U.S.
C) about the same as previous years.
D) slower than all the large states in the U.S.

Question 24

In 1890, Texas had no urban areas with a population larger than 40,000. By 1920, four cities-Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio-boasted more than 100,000 each. This shift is commonly referred to as

A) rural abandonment.
B) the rural rise.
C) urbanization.
D) population shift.

Question 25

Almost half of Texas' population is concentrated in

A) the six most populous counties.
B) west Texas.
C) Houston.
D) the Panhandle.

Question 26

In recent years, urban and suburban areas have amassed more political power because

A) the Texas Supreme Court decided the cities should have more of a say.
B) the State Legislature has a bias against rural areas.
C) population shifts occurred.
D) rural voters rarely turn out to vote.

Question 27

Population shifts from the urban and rural areas to suburban areas adjacent to major cities is referred to as

A) urbanization.
B) suburbanization.
C) degradation.
D) implicit racism.

Question 28

The fastest growing demographic group in Texas is

A) African Americans.
B) Anglos.
C) Hispanics.
D) Native Americans.

Question 29

In the coming years, the Anglo percentage of Texas' population is expected to

A) decline.
B) remain steady.
C) increase slightly.
D) increase drastically.

Question 30

Someone has low income but receives health care through a government program. This person likely benefited from

A) the Governor's Discretionary Fund.
B) Medicaid.
C) the Texas Health Initiative.
D) charity from their church.

Question 31

The political culture that emphasizes personal achievement, individual freedoms, individual enterprise, and loyalty to self instead of others is

A) individualistic political culture.
B) minimal government.
C) conservatism.
D) moralistic political culture.

Question 32

Texans are _______ the death penalty.

A) overwhelmingly opposed to
B) overwhelmingly supportive of
C) ambivalent in opinion on
D) evenly divided in opinion on

Question 33

When it comes to social welfare, most Texans feel that

A) individuals should be responsible for improving their own situation.
B) government should be responsible for improving people's lives.
C) social welfare is not a Texan value.
D) the government should fully cover college tuition.

Question 34

_______ of Texans believe abortion should be illegal under all circumstances.

A) A small number
B) A large number
C) About half
D) All

Question 35

"The belief, practice, and activity of organized religion" is the definition of

A) religiosity.
B) moral traditionalism.
C) church attendance.
D) mega-church.

Question 36

A dimension of Texas political culture that demands a strict adherence to a fair and adequate criminal justice system and swift enforcement of laws could be referred to as

A) traditionalistic.
B) mandatory sentencing.
C) law and order.
D) moralistic.

Question 37

Which of the following political cultures aims "to maintain order, and a hierarchical set of political elites largely determine public policy"?

A) American political culture
B) Traditionalistic political culture
C) Moralistic political culture
D) Individualistic political culture

Question 38

In general, Texans expect different things from their government than Californians expect from theirs. This is because of

A) political socialization.
B) constitutional values.
C) political culture.
D) separation of powers.

Question 39

The belief that government should interfere as little as possible in individual affairs is called

A) minimal government.
B) hands-off government.
C) Texan culture.
D) capitalism.

Question 40

How do Texans generally feel about assistance for paying for college?

A) The government should not help anyone with their college expenses.
B) The government should cover everyone's tuition bills in full.
C) All students should receive aid.
D) The neediest students should receive aid.

Question 41

Compared to other states, Texans have _______ levels of religiosity.

A) lower
B) higher
C) about the same
D) declining

Question 42

"A set of shared values and practices held by people that informs their expectations of government and their vision of a just society" is the definition of

A) political culture.
B) American political culture.
C) Texas cultural norms.
D) personal responsibility.

Question 43

Daniel Elazar developed a classification of political culture by states. He identified which three basic political cultures?

A) Aggressive, passive, and assertive
B) Moralistic, religious, traditional
C) Individualistic, traditionalistic, moralistic
D) Conservative, liberal, moderate

Question 44

That the "government's role is limited" and "private concerns are more important than public concerns" are elements of

A) American political culture.
B) traditionalistic political culture.
C) moralistic political culture.
D) individualistic political culture.

Question 45

That "political elites largely determine public policy" and "citizen participation is low" are elements of

A) American political culture.
B) traditionalistic political culture.
C) moralistic political culture.
D) individualistic political culture.

Question 46

That the "government is a positive force designed to activate the public will" and "citizens participate strenuously in government" are elements of

A) American political culture.
B) traditionalistic political culture.
C) moralistic political culture.
D) individualistic political culture.

Question 47

Which party in Texas is most likely to define family values as supporting traditional roles for women and opposing same-sex relationships and legalization of drugs?

A) Republicans
B) Democrats
C) Independents
D) Libertarians

Question 48

Which party in Texas is most likely to define family values in terms of protecting an extended family, including expanded health care, a living wage, and expanded social programs?

A) Republicans
B) Democrats
C) Independents
D) Libertarians

Question 49

In 1821 how did Tejanos feel about throwing off Spanish rule?

Question 50

Why did the Mexican government promote the settlement of Texas in the 1820s?

Question 51

While the Mexican government promoted the settlement of Texas, Tejanos quickly began to view Anglo immigrants with hostility. Why?

Question 52

How did most African Americans first come to Texas?

Question 53

What type of crops are especially plentiful in Texas?

Question 54

Describe the "Texas Miracle."

Question 55

Describe Texas's income inequality in relation to other states.

Question 56

Describe urbanization.

Question 57

Describe suburbanization.

Question 58

Which demographic has seen the biggest population growth in recent years?

Question 59

What is political culture?

Question 60

Explain the early settlement of Anglos in Texas and why the Mexican government encouraged their immigration in the 1820s.

Question 61

Describe the population of Texas including which areas are the most populous and which demographic is experiencing the most rapid growth.

Question 62

Describe the political culture of Texas. Include in your description a summary of Daniel Elazar's classification system and assessment of Texas political culture.