Question 1

Which political subculture was a natural extension of the practice of slavery?

Accepted Answer

A)  traditionalistic 
B)  individualistic 
C)  moralistic 
D)  neoconservative 
A)  traditionalistic 
B)  individualistic 
C)  moralistic 
D)  neoconservative

Question 2

What is a presidio?

Accepted Answer

A)  a Catholic mission settlement 
B)  a fortified settlement 
C)  a "leader" in Spanish 
D)  a defensible spit of land 
A)  a Catholic mission settlement 
B)  a fortified settlement 
C)  a "leader" in Spanish 
D)  a defensible spit of land

Question 3

Prior to 1850,why were there so few Anglo settlers west of the Balcones Escarpment? What efforts were made by the U.S.government to encourage settlement?

Accepted Answer

Prior to 1850, there were few Anglo sett

Question 4

Which flag was the fifth to fly over Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spanish flag 
B)  United States flag 
C)  Confederate flag 
D)  Mexican flag 
A)  Spanish flag 
B)  United States flag 
C)  Confederate flag 
D)  Mexican flag

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of "luck" that limited Texas's exposure to the ravages of the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

A)  Official French support of the Confederacy 
B)  The successful show of force by the Army of the Gulf 
C)  Native American occupation west of the Balcones Escarpment 
D)  Maximilian's long reign in Mexico 
A)  Official French support of the Confederacy 
B)  The successful show of force by the Army of the Gulf 
C)  Native American occupation west of the Balcones Escarpment 
D)  Maximilian's long reign in Mexico

Question 6

Southern Democrats were able to regain control of state government with the election of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1864 
B)  1866 
C)  1874 
D)  1878 
A)  1864 
B)  1866 
C)  1874 
D)  1878

Question 7

What BEST explains why Texas turned from a Democratic stronghold in the 1930s to a Republican stronghold in the 2000s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texans on average became more conservative over time. 
B)  The Democratic Party paid little attention to recruiting strong candidates for political office. 
C)  The Democratic Party became more liberal over time. 
D)  The national Democratic Party just assumed it would always control Texas. 
A)  Texans on average became more conservative over time. 
B)  The Democratic Party paid little attention to recruiting strong candidates for political office. 
C)  The Democratic Party became more liberal over time. 
D)  The national Democratic Party just assumed it would always control Texas.

Question 8

What was the principle cause of the Mexican-American War? How did the war end? What territorial gains were made because of the war?

Accepted Answer

The principal cause of the Mexican-Ameri

Question 9

Which region of the state is known primarily for its production of citrus fruits and vegetables?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plains region 
B)  Gulf Coast region 
C)  border area 
D)  Central Corridor 
A)  Plains region 
B)  Gulf Coast region 
C)  border area 
D)  Central Corridor

Question 10

Describe and explain the changes in political party dominance in Texas from the end of the Civil War to the present.

Accepted Answer

After the end of the Civil War, Texas wa

Question 11

In what areas did the Tejanos principally settled in Texas? Give examples of how Spain's colonialism still influences Texas today.

Accepted Answer

The Tejanos primarily settled in South T

Question 12

The first area settled by the Tejanos was

Accepted Answer

A)  eastern Texas. 
B)  the Gulf Coast. 
C)  "Hill Country." 
D)  the Rio Grande Valley. 
A)  eastern Texas. 
B)  the Gulf Coast. 
C)  "Hill Country." 
D)  the Rio Grande Valley.

Question 13

Approximately how long did one-party Democratic rule last in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 years 
B)  50 years 
C)  100 years 
D)  150 years 
A)  10 years 
B)  50 years 
C)  100 years 
D)  150 years

Question 14

Between 1900 and 1950,what was the primary factor that accelerated the demographic shift from a rural society to an urban society in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  oil 
B)  the Civil Rights movement 
C)  WWI and WWII 
D)  the automobile 
A)  oil 
B)  the Civil Rights movement 
C)  WWI and WWII 
D)  the automobile

Question 15

The Adelsverien Society promoted the immigration of _________ settlers in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A)  French 
B)  Spanish 
C)  Mexican 
D)  German 
A)  French 
B)  Spanish 
C)  Mexican 
D)  German

Question 16

As of 2012,Hispanics made up about ___ percent of the state's population.

Accepted Answer

A)  19 
B)  27 
C)  38 
D)  52 
A)  19 
B)  27 
C)  38 
D)  52

Question 17

Members of which of the following groups most overwhelmingly identify themselves as Republican?

Accepted Answer

A)  evangelical Protestants 
B)  Protestants of the black church tradition 
C)  Roman Catholics 
D)  agnostics 
A)  evangelical Protestants 
B)  Protestants of the black church tradition 
C)  Roman Catholics 
D)  agnostics

Question 18

Texas A&M and the University of Texas at Austin are located in this region of the state:

Accepted Answer

A)  Central Corridor. 
B)  Metroplex. 
C)  Plains region. 
D)  border area. 
A)  Central Corridor. 
B)  Metroplex. 
C)  Plains region. 
D)  border area.

Question 19

Why is the Democratic Party currently at a distinct disadvantage in Texas? What could possibly reverse the party's fortunes and bring them back to power in the state?

Accepted Answer

The Democratic Party is currently at a d

Question 20

Mexican governments provided generous land grants to any family willing to settle in the state.The sitio or legua each family could receive was how large?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 acres and a mule 
B)  640 acres or a section 
C)  1,500 acres 
D)  more than 4,000 acres 
A)  40 acres and a mule 
B)  640 acres or a section 
C)  1,500 acres 
D)  more than 4,000 acres

Which political subculture was a natural extension of the practice of slavery?

What is a presidio?

Prior to 1850,why were there so few Anglo settlers west of the Balcones Escarpment? What efforts were made by the U.S.government to encourage settlement?

Which flag was the fifth to fly over Texas?

Which of the following is an example of "luck" that limited Texas's exposure to the ravages of the Civil War?

Southern Democrats were able to regain control of state government with the election of ________.

What BEST explains why Texas turned from a Democratic stronghold in the 1930s to a Republican stronghold in the 2000s?

What was the principle cause of the Mexican-American War? How did the war end? What territorial gains were made because of the war?

Which region of the state is known primarily for its production of citrus fruits and vegetables?

Describe and explain the changes in political party dominance in Texas from the end of the Civil War to the present.

In what areas did the Tejanos principally settled in Texas? Give examples of how Spain's colonialism still influences Texas today.

The first area settled by the Tejanos was

Approximately how long did one-party Democratic rule last in Texas?

Between 1900 and 1950,what was the primary factor that accelerated the demographic shift from a rural society to an urban society in Texas?

The Adelsverien Society promoted the immigration of _________ settlers in Texas.

As of 2012,Hispanics made up about ___ percent of the state's population.

Members of which of the following groups most overwhelmingly identify themselves as Republican?

Texas A&M and the University of Texas at Austin are located in this region of the state:

Why is the Democratic Party currently at a distinct disadvantage in Texas? What could possibly reverse the party's fortunes and bring them back to power in the state?

Mexican governments provided generous land grants to any family willing to settle in the state.The sitio or legua each family could receive was how large?

The Texas State Constitution and the American Federal System

The Texas Legislature

The Executive Department and the Office of the Governor of Texas

The Court System in Texas

Local Governments in Texas

Voting and Political Participation in Texas

Elections and Campaigns in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Financing State Government

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Exam 1: Introduction to Texas History and Politics

Which political subculture was a natural extension of the practice of slavery?

What is a presidio?

Prior to 1850,why were there so few Anglo settlers west of the Balcones Escarpment? What efforts were made by the U.S.government to encourage settlement?

Which flag was the fifth to fly over Texas?

Which of the following is an example of "luck" that limited Texas's exposure to the ravages of the Civil War?

Southern Democrats were able to regain control of state government with the election of ________.

What BEST explains why Texas turned from a Democratic stronghold in the 1930s to a Republican stronghold in the 2000s?

What was the principle cause of the Mexican-American War? How did the war end? What territorial gains were made because of the war?

Which region of the state is known primarily for its production of citrus fruits and vegetables?

Describe and explain the changes in political party dominance in Texas from the end of the Civil War to the present.

In what areas did the Tejanos principally settled in Texas? Give examples of how Spain's colonialism still influences Texas today.

The first area settled by the Tejanos was

Approximately how long did one-party Democratic rule last in Texas?

Between 1900 and 1950,what was the primary factor that accelerated the demographic shift from a rural society to an urban society in Texas?

The Adelsverien Society promoted the immigration of _________ settlers in Texas.

As of 2012,Hispanics made up about ___ percent of the state's population.

Members of which of the following groups most overwhelmingly identify themselves as Republican?

Texas A&M and the University of Texas at Austin are located in this region of the state:

Why is the Democratic Party currently at a distinct disadvantage in Texas? What could possibly reverse the party's fortunes and bring them back to power in the state?

Mexican governments provided generous land grants to any family willing to settle in the state.The sitio or legua each family could receive was how large?

The Texas State Constitution and the American Federal System

The Texas Legislature

The Executive Department and the Office of the Governor of Texas

The Court System in Texas

Local Governments in Texas

Voting and Political Participation in Texas

Elections and Campaigns in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Financing State Government

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