Question 1

The white primary, which was the practice of excluding African Americans from Democratic Party elections in Texas, was found unconstitutional as a result of which court case?

Accepted Answer

A)   Griswold v. Connecticut
B)   NAACP v. Carson
C)   Sweatt v. Painter
D)   Smith v. AllwrightE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Dallas is located in the Basin and Range Province.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The origins of ranching and the cattle industry extend back to the late ________ century.

Accepted Answer

A)   seventeenth
B)   eighteenth
C)   nineteenth
D)   twentiethE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The regulation of oil and energy in Texas is performed by

Accepted Answer

A)   the Texas Railroad Commission.
B)   the Texas Department of Oil and Gas.
C)   the governor of Texas.
D)   ExxonMobil.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

What have been some of the major demographic changes in Texas over the years? What have been the different social and political experiences of the three main ethnic groups in Texas?

Accepted Answer

a. Population changes: The first wave of...

Question 6

Which two Texas metropolitan areas are national centers for the high-tech industry?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lubbock and Midland
B)   Houston and El Paso
C)   Dallas and Austin-San Marcos
D)   San Antonio and WacoE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which event occurred at Spindletop, Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)   Oil was discovered.
B)   The first free-range ranch in Texas was established.
C)   The last battle for Texas independence was fought.
D)   The state's worst race riots occurred.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Historically, the economy of Fort Worth has been associated with which industry?

Accepted Answer

A)   oil
B)   cattle
C)   computer technology
D)   shippingE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

NAFTA has created a free-trade market throughout North and Central America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following groups are starting to challenge business groups for influence in Texas politics?

Accepted Answer

A)   labor unions
B)   lobbyists
C)   social conservatives
D)   the Democratic PartyE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which racial or ethnic group in Texas is concentrated in East Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hispanics
B)   German Americans
C)   African Americans
D)   Asian AmericansE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Describe the distinct economy and development of the three major cities of Texas. How has urbanization changed the character of Texas?

Accepted Answer

a. Technological development: Following ...

Question 13

Big Bend is found in what region of Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)   the Interior Lowlands
B)   the Basin and Range Province
C)   the Gulf Coastal Plains
D)   the Great PlainsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Houston is found in which part of Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)   Interior Lowlands.
B)   Great Plains.
C)   Basin and Range Province.
D)   Gulf Coastal Plains.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Houston is the second-largest city in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Within the major population centers of the Gulf Coastal Plans region, the suburban areas are becoming more __________________, while urban areas are becoming more ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Democratic; Republican
B)   Tea Party; Republican
C)   Republican; Democratic
D)   Democratic; Tea PartyE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Cotton is one of the oldest crops grown in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the major changes and developments in the Texas economy over time. How has Texas's economy exemplified the theory of creative destruction? In what ways has NAFTA affected the political economy of the state?

Accepted Answer

a. Creative destruction concept: Capital...

Question 19

Which of the following makes it difficult to classify Texas as having one unified political culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   its size and diversity
B)   its one party dominance
C)   its religious history
D)   its rural traditionsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Political culture is static and does not change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

What have been some of the major demographic changes in Texas over the years? What have been the different social and political experiences of the three main ethnic groups in Texas?

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Political culture is static and does not change.

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Which event occurred at Spindletop, Texas?

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Houston is found in which part of Texas?

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Which two Texas metropolitan areas are national centers for the high-tech industry?

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Describe the major changes and developments in the Texas economy over time. How has Texas's economy exemplified the theory of creative destruction? In what ways has NAFTA affected the political economy of the state?

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Historically, the economy of Fort Worth has been associated with which industry?

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The white primary, which was the practice of excluding African Americans from Democratic Party elections in Texas, was found unconstitutional as a result of which court case?

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Houston is the second-largest city in the United States.

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Big Bend is found in what region of Texas?

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Cotton is one of the oldest crops grown in Texas.

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The regulation of oil and energy in Texas is performed by

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Which of the following makes it difficult to classify Texas as having one unified political culture?

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NAFTA has created a free-trade market throughout North and Central America.

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Which of the following groups are starting to challenge business groups for influence in Texas politics?

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Which racial or ethnic group in Texas is concentrated in East Texas?

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Within the major population centers of the Gulf Coastal Plans region, the suburban areas are becoming more __________________, while urban areas are becoming more ______________.

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Dallas is located in the Basin and Range Province.

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The origins of ranching and the cattle industry extend back to the late ________ century.

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Describe the distinct economy and development of the three major cities of Texas. How has urbanization changed the character of Texas?

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