Which physical regions of texas are most likely to remain consistently controlled by republicans?

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Perhaps the most important factor behind Texas more recent population growth is the strong pace of net migration. Historically, people have been drawn to Texas because of its abundant land and natural resources.

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What region in Texas has historically had the most influence over politics in the state?
When Texas entered the Union in 1845 what did Texas do with its public lands quizlet?
Which is the biggest driver of Texas's population growth?
Why is the history of Texas suburbs is marked by racial segregation?

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Provincialism in Texas has historically resulted in which of the following feature(s) of its political culture?

Correct:
- a narrow worldview and an intolerance of diversity
- a rejection of modern urban lifestyles
- a belief that the public interest is not served by spending on social services and education.

Incorrect:
- a history of embracing diverse lifestyles
-an assumption that social programs to help the less fortunate are an essential feature of government's responsibility

Which of the following goals would be consistent with the La Raza Unida Party platform? (pg 26)

Correct:
- increase the number of Latino officials in public office
-expand voting access by Latino citizens

Incorrect:
- help get more Democrats elected in urban areas
- increase the number of skilled-worker visas for Mexican immigrants

Info:
- La Raza unida primarily focuses on increasing the integration(통합) of Latinos already in Texas.
-La Raza Unida helped pave the way for Latinos to be a more powerful voice in Texas state politics.

Identify the period when the majority of Texas's population first lived in Urban areas. (figure 1.9 /pg 30)

1950

Info:
- By 1950, roughly 60% of the population lived in urban areas.
- The trend of urbanization began in the first half of the twentieth century. Today, the process of urbanization is largely complete, with about 85% of the population living in urban areas.

Provincialism in Texas has been eroded by which of the following factors? (pg 6)

Correct:
- the growing influence of minorities, women, and gays
-increasing urbanization
-the importance of Texas in the global economy

Incorrect:
- the growth in power of the Democratic/ Republican Party
- an increase in the number of people living in rural areas

Info:
- Rural populations are declining, not increasing. An increase in rural populations would have the effect of strengthening, rather that eroding, provincialism.

Which of the following counties is least representative of the racial and ethnic breakdown in the state? (pg 34/ Table 1.2)

El Paso

Info:
- whereas the state has about 43% white and 38% Hispanic population, El Paso county has 13% and 81% white and Hispanic population.

Political parties in Texas are currently more influential in some parts of the state than in others. Match the party on the left with the area on the right in which it tends to dominate. (pg 5-6, 8-10)

Democratic Party:
- Urban areas
- Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth

Republican Party:
- Suburban areas
- Rural areas

Click the region in Texas that has historically had the most influence over politics in the state. (pg 8-9 / Figure 1.1)

Gulf Coastal Plains

Info:
- As the region with the largest population and the most diversified economic base, it remains the driving force in Texas politics.
- The Gulf Coastal Plain have been, and likely will continue to be, the base of power in Texas politics.

Which physical regions of Texas are most likely to remain unified Republican? (pg 10)

Correct:
- the Great Plains
- the Interior Lowlands

Incorrect:
- the Gulf Coastal Plains
- the Basin and Range Province

Info:
- The Democratic Party has done well in this overwhelmingly Latino area of Texas.
- Although conservative values dominate in Texas as a whole, urban voters in the Gulf Coastal Plains and Latino voters in the Basin and Range Province are less supportive of the Republican Party.

When Texas entered the Union in 1845, what did Texas do with its public lands? (pg 7)

Texas retained control of its public lands

Info:Texas was the only state, aside from the original 13 colonies, to retain control of public lands after entering the Union.

Why did Texas sacrifice its claims to land in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma in the Compromise of 1850? (pg 8)

To raise money and pay off its debts.

Info:
- Texas received $10 million in federal bonds in exchange for the public land, which it used to pay off its debts.
- Texas sold off some of its public lands to the U.S. government in exchange for the opportunity to pay off the debts it incurred as a republic.

Which economic factor(s) does San Antonio rely on? (pg 37-38)

Correct:
- tourism
- educational institutions
- national military bases

Incorrect:
- high-paying manufacturing

Info:
- High-paying manufacturing jobs are typically located in Houston or Dallas.
- Though it doesn't have the same manufacturing base of Dallas or Houston, San Antonio's economy rests on four legs: military installations, educational institutions, tourism, and a large medical research complex.

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. (pg 28)

More, Less

Info: The relatively younger population compared with other states presents Texas with a variety of problems and opportunities.

Which of the following features of the cotton economy in Texas are accurate? (pg 11-12)

Correct:
- It helped bolster the Populist movement.
- It established an underclass in Texas society.

Incorrect:
- It remains the driving force of the Texas economy today.
- Most cotton farmers are tenants today.

Info: Beyond the economic impact, Texas's legacy as a cotton producer has important political implications.

According to the theory of "creative destruction," what effect does technological innovation have on the old economic and social world? (pg 11)

It destroys the old world.

Info:
- The old world is not adapted or integrated; it is destroyed by the innovations in production and distribution.
-The Texas economy has seen three waves of technological change over its last 150 years.

Which of the following statements accurately characterize the country's population change from 2000 to 2010? (pg 33)

Correct:
-Texas's population increased more rapidly than did Oklahoma's.
- Florida had more of its counties gain population over the decade than had Texas.

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.

Info: Texas's population is growing rapidly and is particularly clustered in urban areas, whereas rural areas are seeing shrinking populations.

Which Texas agency had the powers to regulate petroleum products? (pg 15)

the Texas Railroad Commission

Info:
- The Railroad Commission extended its powers over railroads to also regulate petroleum pipelines and well-spacing rules.
- The Texas Railroad Commission also won authority to prorate oil and determine how much oil each well might produce.

Identify the two time periods when Texas oil production was at its highest. (pg 17)

1972, 1975

Info: Texas oil production was at its highest in the 1970s, though this does not coincide with the highest price per barrel.

Which of the following statements about political culture in Texas are accurate? (pg 5-6)

Correct:
- The political culture in Texas has changed over time
- The political culture of the suburban areas tends to differ from that of west Texas.

Incorrect:
- There is little cultural difference between the big cities and their suburban areas.
- It is easy to accurately classify Texas political culture.

Info: The political culture in Texas has relationships with the partisan dominance in the state, the orientation to provincialism, and the dominance of business interests.

What is the name for a state-imposed tax on voters as a prerequisite for voting?

Poll Tax

Info: Poll taxes intentionally discouraged voting by African Americans and Latinos.

Who among the following first established cities in Texas? ( pg 32)

Spanish Settlers

Info: The Spanish influence on urban life emerged from its efforts to control the territory north of Mexico.

Which political culture puts the most value on citizen participation? (pg 5)

Moralistic

Info: Moralistic culture emphasizes citizen participation and views government as a force for good.

Which countries have signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? (pg 19)

Correct:
- Mexico
- USA
- Canada

Incorrect:
- Germany
- Brazil
- Panama

Info:
- The three countries in North America have signed NAFTA; Panama is in Central America.
- NAFTA has sought to create the largest free-trade zone in the world.

Which statement(s) best characterize the relationship between Dallas and Fort Worth? (pg 35)

Dallas and Fort Worth are joined by a variety of surrounding suburban cities.
Info:
- The towns of Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Irving bridge the gap between the two cities.
- Though distinct in culture and history, Dallas and Fort Worth are economically locked together by suburban cities and transportation systems.

Which statement(s) about the distribution of wealth across Texas counties are accurate? (pg 29 / figure 1.8)

Correct:
- Counties along the Rio Grande have low per capita incomes.
- Per capita income is higher in counties immediately outside urban areas.

Incorrect:
- Per capita income is highest in urban areas.
- Counties in the Great Plains typically have high per capita incomes.

Info: Per capita income in Texas metropolitan areas is higher than in rural and southwestern parts of the state, but the highest concentration of wealth is just outside the city centers.

Prior to World War II, Latinos typically were only able to participate in the _____ industry. After World War II, Latinos began to take jobs in the _____ areas of Texas. (pg 25)

agricultural, urban

Info: Latinos constitute majorities in the cities of San Antonio and El Paso and sizable minorities in many other cities.

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What region in Texas has historically had the most influence over politics in the state?

Info: - As the region with the largest population and the most diversified economic base, it remains the driving force in Texas politics. - The Gulf Coastal Plain have been, and likely will continue to be, the base of power in Texas politics.

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

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. when Texas entered the Union in 1845, what did Texas do with its public lands? Texas retained control of its public lands.

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

Perhaps the most important factor behind Texas' more recent population growth is the strong pace of net migration. Historically, people have been drawn to Texas because of its abundant land and natural resources.

Why is the history of Texas suburbs is marked by racial segregation?

The history of Texas suburbs is marked by racial segregation because a. the federal government used policies like redlining and urban renewal in a discriminatory manner. b. state and local governments engaged in discriminatory practices such as exclusionary zoning and racial covenants.