Deck 1: Introduction

Question 1

The rise of the Grange and the "Redeemers" was important because ______.

A) it led to the writing of a constitution that is still in use in Texas today
B) it redeemed the state from the influence of Confederate sympathizers
C) it led to a reform movement that redeemed the state from wealthy business interests
D) the two groups led the fight for Texas statehood in the United States
E) the two groups helped bring about policies that created a modern industrial economy in Texas

Answer 1

A

Question 2

According to the text, which of the following contributed to the "birth of Texas traditions"?

A) post-Civil War immigrants from England
B) both Native American tribes and laborers from China
C) both the Spanish and the French
D) Theodore Roosevelt serving as empresario

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Reconstruction in Texas met the demands of Radical Republicans in Congress ______.

A) immediately after the Emancipation Proclamation
B) by the passing of black codes
C) through the Texas Constitution of 1866
D) through the Texas Constitution of 1869

Answer 3

D

Question 4

According to the text, a relationship exists between the land of Texas and the mentality of Texans. Which of the following is the authors' example of Texans' mentality being shaped by the state's geographic size?

A) the well-organized political system in Texas
B) the sense that Texas is a place of limitless potential
C) Texans' consistent loyalty to the American federal government
D) the rapid development of urban areas in Texas

Question 5

Texas history can be best understood as ______.

A) the glorious triumph of Anglo-American culture over more backward cultures
B) the tragic tale of the decay of attachment to the transcending value of individualism
C) the development of a strong culture by Americans that is now threatened by unwanted immigration to the state
D) a long string of transitions that often brought conflict between old ways and new ways
E) a chaotic and indescribable history of growth and decay

Question 6

According to the text, which of the following illustrates the difference between legendary Texas and true Texas history?

A) the frontier image of Texas versus business innovation in the global marketplace
B) immigration under French rule versus immigration today
C) taxation in early Texas versus taxation today
D) the growth of theme parks in early Texas versus the growth of theme parks today

Question 7

In the section Transitions to the Twenty-First Century, the authors write, "Texas spent the rest of the twentieth century in transition." Which of the following is noted in that section as a transition?

A) the creation of a public school system in Texas
B) the growth of women's political rights and participation
C) growing support for the Democratic Party
D) the irrelevance of the Texas energy industry

Question 8

Which of the following occurred in Texas during the Great Depression and the New Deal?

A) Texans voted for Franklin D. Roosevelt in each of his presidential elections.
B) The oil industry did little to spare the Texas economy from the effects of the Depression.
C) Many farmers' property increased in value.
D) "Pappy" O'Daniel lost the gubernatorial election despite having the Golden Rule as his motto.

Question 9

Which of the following political culture types is most rarely found in Texas?

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

Question 10

The question of whether or not the United States should annex Texas was most heavily influenced and delayed by ______.

A) the desire of most Texans to remain independent
B) the decision to grant Texas the power to secede from the Union
C) the question of how many states Texas should become
D) concern about offending Mexico
E) the issue of slavery

Question 11

Which one of the following was an influential "Redeemer" at the end of Reconstruction in Texas?

A) the Republican Party
B) Governor Edmund J. Davis
C) the Democrats
D) new Texans

Question 12

Texas's secession from the United States ______.

A) ended slavery in Texas
B) was strongly supported by Sam Houston
C) was formally established in 1861
D) was opposed by a majority of voters

Question 13

The reform movement in Texas became occupied with the issue of prohibition of the consumption of alcohol because ______.

A) the movement was taken over through an insurgency led by prohibitionists
B) it was an issue that dominated national political contests
C) its leaders decided it was the issue they were most likely to win
D) Texas lacked the large corporations and big-city political machines that energized the reform movement in the North
E) they were following the lead of the National Reform Party

Question 14

All of the following have been causes of major transitions in Texas politics EXCEPT ______.

A) the immigration into the state of large numbers of Germans in the latter half of the nineteenth century
B) the Great Depression
C) the rise to prominence of cowboys in Texas government in the latter half of the nineteenth century
D) the increasing importance of oil in the Texas economy at the beginning of the twentieth century
E) the influx of Anglos into Texas in the early nineteenth century

Question 15

According to the text, which of the following served as motivation for Mexican independence from Spain?

A) Spain's desire to expand political rights beyond what the Mexican government wanted
B) the desire of Sam Houston to have Texas annexed by the United States
C) the demand that those born in the New World be endowed with the same rights as those born in Europe
D) the desire of the Mexican government to expand slavery

Question 16

Which of the following events followed closely the forming of the Republic of Texas?

A) As a statement against government power, Texans refused to ratify a constitution for the Republic of Texas.
B) The United States completed the process of annexing Texas.
C) The capital was established in Austin.
D) Sam Houston was elected as president.

Question 17

Texas's statehood in the United States ______.

A) ended slavery in Texas
B) was strongly supported by John Quincy Adams
C) was easily passed by both the U.S. House and Senate
D) was made official in 1845

Question 18

Which of the following was a divisive issue during the Texas Revolution and subsequent Texas independence?

A) Texans needed to choose between statehood in the United States or being an independent republic.
B) Tejanos were faced with remaining under Mexican rule or risking their lives under the rule of Anglo settlers.
C) Anglos were united after independence was won.
D) Anglos did not want to fight against Mexican rule.

Question 19

Texas reduced its reliance on most forms of taxation in the first part of the twentieth century because of ______.

A) the takeover of state government by fiscal conservatives
B) a large influx of money from the federal government
C) a large influx of funds from the rapidly growing oil industry
D) a large influx of funds from the rapidly growing timber industry
E) a large influx of funds from the rapidly growing cotton industry

Question 20

Which of the following was an area of change in Texas's Reform period?

A) oil
B) slavery
C) the expansion of cotton
D) new citizens

Question 21

Black codes were an example of which type of political culture?

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

Question 22

Which U.S. president campaigned for the annexation of Texas during the election of 1844?

A) Andrew Jackson
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Henry Davenport
D) James K. Polk

Question 23

Today the identity of what it means to be a Texan ______.

A) is still based on the majority status of Anglos
B) continues to disregard Mexican heritage
C) is still dominated by South Texas culture
D) is complicated by changing demographics

Question 24

The population in Texas has ______ over its history.

A) declined
B) grown
C) remained about the same

Question 25

Texas's history of electing governors such as "Pa" Ferguson and "Pappy" O'Daniel demonstrates that ______.

A) Texas just loves quirky people regardless of their qualifications
B) the size of the state makes it difficult to create political organizations and gives an advantage to those who can stand out
C) Texas has a history of electing "colorful" governors
D) the people of Texas treat politics as entertainment more than do the people of other states

Question 26

Traditionalistic political culture is characterized by ______.

A) the belief that individuals should be left free of the intervention of community forces such as government
B) the belief that the intervention of community forces is sometimes necessary to advance the public good
C) the belief that government should be controlled by the lower classes in society
D) the belief that government is traditionally best when controlled by the educated classes
E) the belief that government has a limited role but should preserve the current social order

Question 27

The weakening of the influence of Civil War allegiances in Texas has led to the growing power of the Republican Party because ______.

A) conservatives have been willing to abandon the Democratic Party.
B) economic issues have unified members of the Democratic Party.
C) African Americans have bolstered the ranks of the Republican Party.
D) Hispanics have bolstered the ranks of the Republican Party.
E) Republicans have won the allegiance of most big-city voters.

Question 28

The 1866 constitution failed to secure Texas's reentry to the United States in part because ______.

A) there were no provisions for taxation
B) the constitution maintained the right to secede
C) voting for the document was shrouded in corruption
D) the framers failed to ratify the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments

Question 29

The decision of the Texas State Board of Education concerning how to identify the heroes of the Alamo illustrates ______.

A) the oversensitivity of educators to the feelings of minority groups.
B) the difficulty of achieving historical accuracy of such events.
C) the tendency to undervalue the contributions of Hispanics to Texas history.
D) a fading interest by Texans in their own history.
E) a compromise between Anglos and Hispanics on how to characterize the battle.

Question 30

In the past, Hispanics have been ______ in political conflict in Texas, and in the future, they are likely to be ______.

A) losers; losers
B) losers; winners
C) winners; losers
D) winners; winners
E) winners; neither winners nor losers

Question 31

Individualistic political culture supports the expansion of welfare programs.

Question 32

With its seemingly endless frontier, Texas represents ______ to many.

A) disorganization and disunity
B) an administrative challenge
C) limitless potential
D) colonial history

Question 33

Texas was denied Mexican statehood because ______.

A) Anglos were not considered to be full members of Mexican society
B) Mexico's constitution required a population of 80,000 persons and Texas had a population of only 30,000
C) Austin would not forfeit his American citizenship
D) Anglo settlers refused to pay taxes

Question 34

Which Native American group lived in large, peaceful settlements in the panhandle?

A) Caddo
B) Cherokee
C) Blackfoot
D) Apache

Question 35

Compared to national averages, Texas has ______.

A) a larger economy
B) a lower poverty rate
C) a higher average income
D) a higher percentage of non-Hispanic whites

Question 36

The "Call of Hidalgo" was aimed at securing ______ in the New World.

A) lower taxation rates
B) local land ownership
C) the same rights as Europeans for those born
D) legal settlements for Anglos

Question 37

The Spanish were often described as "the Romans of Texas."

Question 38

Texas struggles to meet its current challenges in part because its government is ______.

A) too centralized
B) outdated
C) the product of one-party politics
D) too expensive
E) too responsive to public pressure

Question 39

The influence of the frontier continues in Texas political culture today with ______.

A) a preference for little gun control
B) a rehabilitative justice system
C) a preference for big government
D) less harsh criminal sentences

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT true of the period of Texas membership in the Confederate States of America?

A) Free-blacks were victimized.
B) Germans were targeted for antislavery beliefs.
C) Tejanos' land was seized.
D) Women's rights saw an unparalleled expansion.

Question 41

The first elected president of the Republic of Texas was Mirabeau B. Lamar.

Question 42

Nearly ten years passed between Texas's fight for independence from Mexico and its annexation by the United States. What political changes occurred to facilitate Texas joining the Union?

Question 43

Define individualistic political culture.

Question 44

Recent demographic studies show an increase in immigration to Texas from Asia.

Question 45

Clean air regulations are an example of what would result from a moralistic political culture.

Question 46

According to the authors, what three major issues are facing Texas early in the twenty-first century?

Question 47

The Mexican-American War was ended by the Treaty of ______.

Question 48

Anglo historians have always maintained an accurate accounting of the Tejano contributions to Texas history.

Question 49

Texas state law allowed for African American marriages even before the end of the Civil War.

Question 50

In 1961, Texas elected its first Republican to the Senate since Reconstruction.

Question 51

Where does the myth come from that Texas has the right to secede from the United States?

Question 52

"Ma" Ferguson was the first female Texas governor.

Question 53

Why did the Texas government encourage immigration in the late nineteenth century?

Question 54

What is meant by the statement that Texas is a "majority-minority" state?

Question 55

Texas has the most moralistic political culture of all the U.S. states.

Question 56

Who were the "Redeemers?"

Question 57

Name the two major industries that expanded dramatically in the first part of the twentieth century.

Question 58

What were some of the concessions made by the Mexican government to Anglo settlers before the Texas Revolution?