Question 1

During the 1990s, the Hispanic population in Texas

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During the 1990s, the Hispanic population in Texas increased considerably due to factors such as immigration and higher birth rates.

Question 2

The population of Texas is

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The population of Texas is over 20 million, with estimates in 2023 being around 30 million.

Question 3

The largest ethnic group in Texas is

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B

Question 4

What is the most common landform in Texas?

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The most common landform in Texas is plains, specifically the Great Plains and the Gulf Coastal Plains, which cover a significant portion of the state.

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT a component of Spanish colonization efforts in Texas?

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Slavery was not a primary component of Spanish colonization efforts in Texas; the focus was on missions, presidios, ranchos, and civilian settlements.

Question 6

How does the size of the Texas population compare with other states?

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Texas is the second most populous state in the United States, following California.

Question 7

The first inhabitants of Texas were the

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The first inhabitants of Texas were Native Americans, who lived in the region long before European settlers arrived.

Question 8

The bulk of settlement by African Americans in Texas occurred during the

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The bulk of settlement by African Americans in Texas occurred during the 1800s, particularly after the Civil War and during the Reconstruction era, when many freed slaves moved to Texas.

Question 9

-According to projected population trends (see "Analyzing Visuals" in this

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The projected population trends often refer to future estimates, and 2030 is a common target year for such projections.

Question 10

Beginning in 1991, Native American tribes in Texas were allowed to open casinos for the first time because

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The Texas Constitution was amended to allow some forms of gambling, which enabled Native American tribes to open casinos.

Question 11

____________________has the largest Asian American population in Texas.

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Houston has the largest Asian American population in Texas, with a significant and diverse Asian community.

Question 12

Which of the following Texas cities elected the first Asian American woman to the Texas legislature?

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Gene Wu, an Asian American, was elected to the Texas House of Representatives from Houston, but the first Asian American woman elected was Angie Chen Button from the Dallas area. However, the question asks for the city, and Houston is known for having a significant Asian American political presence.

Question 13

Since the 1940s, the majority of Texans have lived in

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Since the 1940s, Texas has experienced significant urbanization, with the majority of its population residing in urban areas, particularly in major cities like Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

Question 14

By 2000, the____________population of Texas fell below 16%.

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By 2000, the rural population of Texas fell below 16%.

Question 15

The largest city in Texas is

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Houston is the largest city in Texas by population.

Question 16

The ideological basis for politics in Texas can best be called

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The Texan Creed refers to a unique blend of individualism, liberty, and a strong belief in limited government, which forms the ideological basis for politics in Texas.

Question 17

The Texan Creed consists of

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The Texan Creed emphasizes values such as liberty, individualism, constitutionalism, and equality, reflecting the state's historical and cultural priorities.

Question 18

Constitutionalism places

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Constitutionalism involves establishing limits on government power through a written constitution, which outlines the structure, functions, and limits of government authority.

Question 19

The first real economy in Texas was created by

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The answer of The first real economy in Texas was...

Question 20

Students from Texas high schools in Dallas, Houston, and Austin participated in protests against

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The protests were against proposed legislation that would make illegal immigration a felony, which was a significant issue at the time.

Quiz 1: The Context for Texas Politics and Government