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