Question 1

Texas has undergone large demographic changes in recent decades and will in future decades. What difference does this make and what issues might it raise for us going forward?

Accepted Answer

The large demographic changes in Texas, including a rapidly growing population and increasing diversity, will have significant implications for the state in the coming decades.

One major difference this will make is in the political landscape. As the population grows and becomes more diverse, the political power dynamics will shift, potentially leading to changes in policy priorities and representation. Additionally, the changing demographics will also impact the economy, as the workforce and consumer base will become more diverse, leading to new opportunities and challenges for businesses.

These demographic changes may also raise issues related to infrastructure and public services. With a growing population, there will be increased demand for housing, transportation, education, and healthcare, which will require careful planning and investment to ensure that the needs of all residents are met.

Furthermore, the increasing diversity in Texas may also lead to social and cultural tensions, as different communities navigate their changing roles and relationships within the state. It will be important for Texas to address issues of inclusion, equity, and social cohesion to ensure that all residents can thrive in the evolving demographic landscape.

Overall, the demographic changes in Texas will require proactive and thoughtful responses from policymakers, businesses, and communities to address the opportunities and challenges that come with a rapidly changing population.

Question 2

By 2050, Hispanics are projected to be_______ percent of the Texas population.

Accepted Answer

43

Question 3

In 1870, blacks made up what share of the Texas population?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 percent
B)   20 percent
C)   30 percent
D)   40 percent C

Question 4

William B. Travis's slave, captured at the Alamo, was named _______

Accepted Answer

The answer of William B. Travis's slave, captured at the...

Question 5

Anglo adventurers in Texas prior to its independence from Mexico were called filibusterers. What were they up to and why did they think they could get away with their schemes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Anglo adventurers in Texas prior to its...

Question 6

Anglo adventurers seeking their fortunes in Texas prior to its independence from Mexico were called _______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Anglo adventurers seeking their fortunes in Texas...

Question 7

In 1870, blacks were about 30 percent of Texans and Hispanics about 5 percent. By 1940, Hispanics displaced blacks as the largest Texas minority. What social, political, and economic forces produced these changes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1870, blacks were about 30 percent...

Question 8

The Texas State Data Center projects that Anglos will be what percent of the Texas population in 2050?

Accepted Answer

A)   289 percent
B)   389 percent
C)   489 percent
D)   589 percent

Question 9

In 1900, Hispanics made up about what percent of the Texas population?

Accepted Answer

A)   40 percent
B)   25 percent
C)   15 percent
D)   5 percent

Question 10

What percent of Anglo heads of households owned slaves in 1860 as the Civil War approached?

Accepted Answer

A)   7 percent
B)   27 percent
C)   47 percent
D)   67 percent

Question 11

Anglo adventurers seeking their fortune in Texas prior to its independence from Mexico were called fusiliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hispanics Texans earn less than Hispanics working in most other states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What proportion of Hispanic workerss in Texas , citizens and not, age 25 and over lack a high school diploma?

Accepted Answer

A)   20 percent
B)   324 percent
C)   45 percent
D)   65 percent

Question 14

By 1840, the largest racial or ethnic groups in Texas was:

Accepted Answer

A)   Indians
B)   Tejanos
C)   Anglos
D)   blacks

Question 15

Which early Texas leader was unusually sensitive to the ambiguous place of Indians and Tejanos in Texas after independence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stephen F. Austin
B)   Sam Houston
C)   Mirabeau B. Lamar
D)   John Baylor

Question 16

The author of The Warmth of Other Suns was_______

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The answer of The author of The Warmth of Other...

Question 17

What proportion of Texas Hispanics are native-born U.S. citizens?

Accepted Answer

A)   one-quarter
B)   one-half
C)   two-thirds
D)   three-quarters

Question 18

Did slave-owners in Texas in 1860 hold more sway or less sway than their numbers in the population might suggest? Buttress your answer with appropriate evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Did slave-owners in Texas in 1860 hold...

Question 19

The large tribe of agricultural Indians that lived in Northeast Texas and adjacent parts of Arkansas and Louisiana were the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Apache
B)   Comanche
C)   Arapaho
D)   Caddo

Question 20

The Texas State Demographers office estimates that what proportion of population growth in Texas between 2010 and 2050 will be accounted for by Anglos?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 percent
B)   1520 percent
C)   30 percent
D)   3540 percent

Exam 3: Demographic Change and Its Implications