Which group occupied the lands of Texas more than 10,000 years before the arrival of Europeans?
Native Americans
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Which group occupied the lands of Texas more than 10,000 years before the arrival of Europeans? | Native Americans |
| Which of the following was NOT a reason why Texas declared independence from Mexico? | Mexico prohibited speaking English. |
| Mexican Texans during the time of the Texas revolution were called | Tejanos. |
| Why did Mexico encourage immigration to Texas from the U.S.? | To serve as a buffer against Native American attacks |
| By 1823 Mexico had banned slavery, but Anglo settlers continued to bring them in under the guise of | contract labor. |
| Under Mexican rule, Stephen F. Austin organized Americans to settle in Texas. This role was called | empresario |
| After the Civil War, many Texas cities passed legislation that severely limited the rights of Blacks. These were known as | black codes. |
| Many Anglos emigrated to Texas for | cheap land and ample space. |
| During the 1890s, many African Americans moved from rural areas to the outskirts of major cities where they lived in | freedman's towns. |
| In the early 20th century _______ was discovered in Texas and ushered in a new economic era. | oil |
| Historically, where has most of Texas' wealth was generated by | Natural resources |
| Texas' population is growing ______ the rest of the U.S. | Faster than |
| As Texas' population grows, what challenge is expected? | Infrastructure issues such as congested roads |
| Which of the following is NOT a factor Texas faces with an aging population? | A shrinking population |
| Almost half of Texas' population is located in | the six most populous counties. |
| Population shifts from the urban and rural areas to suburban areas adjacent to major cities is referred to as | suburbanization. |
| The fastest growing racial or ethnic group in Texas is | Hispanics. |
| In the coming years, the percentage of Anglos in Texas is expected to | decline. |
| Daniel Elazar developed a classification of political culture by states. He identified which three basic political cultures? | Individualistic, traditionalistic, moralistic |
| Daniel Elazar places Texas at the intersection of which two political cultures? | Individualistic and traditionalistic |