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State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 1 ANSWERS ARE LOCATED IN THE SECOND PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MULTIPLE CHOICE - Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) The first modern European nation to lay claim to the territory of Texas was 1) ______ A) France. B) Spain. C) England. D) Portugal. Question Details Bloom's : Remember Section : Flags of Texas: From Spain to Statehood Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 2) Of the six flags flown over Texas, which represented republics? 2) ______ A) Texas and Mexico B) the CSA and France C) Spain and France D) France and Mexico Question Details Difficulty : 2 Medium Section : Flags of Texas: From Spain to Statehood Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Bloom's : Understand Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 2 3) The war that led to the declaration of the Republic of Texas began 3) ______ A) with the battle at the Alamo. B) in 1835. C) within months of the arrival of the first American settlers. D) when the Spanish government imposed restrictions on American settlers. Question Details Bloom's : Remember Section : Flags of Texas: From Spain to Statehood Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 4) Who won the battle that led to the independence of Texas from Mexico? 4) ______ A) Steve Austin B) James Fannin C) Sam Houston D) General Santa Anna Question Details Bloom's : Remember Section : Flags of Texas: From Spain to Statehood Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 3 5) What is the main reason why early petitions by the Republic of Texas to join the United States were rejected? 5) ______ A) Texas residents favored monarchy, not republicanism. B) Texas was composed almost entirely of Catholic Spanish speakers. C) The American government feared sparking a war with Spain. D) There was controversy over Texas becoming a slave state. Question Details Difficulty : 2 Medium Section : Flags of Texas: From Spain to Statehood Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Bloom's : Understand Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 6) The Adelsverien Society promoted the immigration of _________ settlers in Texas. 6) ______ A) French B) Spanish C) Mexican D) German Question Details Bloom's : Remember Section : Flags of Texas: From Spain to Statehood Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 7) Which of the following statements about Spanish influence in Texas is FALSE? 7) ______ DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 4 A) The Spanish introduced slavery to Texas. B) Many rivers, features, and cities still have Spanish names. C) The Spanish introduced horses, sheep, and cattle to Texas. D) Current landownership laws still reflect early Spanish legal systems. Question Details Difficulty : 2 Medium Section : Flags of Texas: From Spain to Statehood Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Bloom's : Apply Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 8) Which flag was the fifth to fly over Texas? 8) ______ A) Spanish flag B) United States flag C) Confederate flag D) Mexican flag Question Details Bloom's : Remember Difficulty : 2 Medium Section : Flags of Texas: From Spain to Statehood Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 9) Texas’ first petition for statehood was denied because 9) ______ DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 5 A) the vast majority of Anglo settlers did not consider themselves American. B) the U.S. felt that Mexico still had a valid claim to the land. C) the Spanish and Mexican settlers who remained in Texas threatened revolt. D) there was not a free state to balance the admittance of Texas as a slave state. Question Details Difficulty : 2 Medium Section : Flags of Texas: From Spain to Statehood Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Bloom's : Understand Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 10) Why did the U.S. commit 50,000 troops to Texas at the end of the Civil War in 1865? 10) ______ A) to prevent Texas from seceeding B) to secure the border after Mexican encroachment C) to enforce the provisions of Reconstruction D) to discourage French meddling Question Details Bloom's : Remember Difficulty : 2 Medium Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Section : Civil War and Reconstruction: A Time of Transition Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 11) Which of the following is an example of “luck” that limited Texas’s exposure to the ravages of the Civil War? 11) ______ DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 6 A) official French support of the Confederacy B) the successful show of force by the army of General Banks C) Native American occupation and harsh terrain west of the Balcones Escarpment D) Maximilian’s long reign in Mexico Question Details Difficulty : 2 Medium Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Bloom's : Understand Section : Civil War and Reconstruction: A Time of Transition Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 12) One of the primary political goals for Reconstruction was 12) ______ A) to allow Northern states to be readmitted to the Union. B) to undermine the economy in the southern states. C) to restore law and order to a society recovering from war. D) to reintroduce slavery, in a limited way, in several southern states. Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Civil War and Reconstruction: A Time of Transition Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 13) The "carpetbagger's constitution" reversed which right of whites who had participated in the Civil War? 13) ______ DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 7 A) right to bear arms B) right to vote C) habeas corpus D) freedom of assembly Question Details Difficulty : 2 Medium Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Bloom's : Understand Section : Civil War and Reconstruction: A Time of Transition Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 14) Southern Democrats were able to regain control of state government with the election of 14) ______ A) 1864. B) 1866. C) 1874. D) 1878. Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Civil War and Reconstruction: A Time of Transition Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 15) Approximately how long did one-party Democratic rule last in Texas? 15) ______ DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 8 A) 10 years B) 50 years C) 100 years D) 150 years Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Civil War and Reconstruction: A Time of Transition Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 16) Which of the following is true of the early settlement of parts of the Republic of Mexico by U.S. Anglos? 16) ______ A) The Anglos were largely southern white Protestant, and existing Spanish settlers were largely Catholic. B) Santa Anna sought to keep the peace by increasing Anglo propertyrights and economic freedom. C) By 1824, the Mexican government had ended theempresario land-grant system. D) Existing Spanish-descent settlers encouraged the importation of slaves by the Ango settlers. Question Details Difficulty : 2 Medium Section : Flags of Texas: From Spain to Statehood Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Bloom's : Understand Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 17) The discovery of oil transformed Texas by DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 9 17) ______ A) accelerating the growth of Texas’s population. B) sparking the transition to an agricultural economy. C) increasing the number of Texans who lived in rural areas. D) reinforcing and even narrowing Texans’ ideas about government. Question Details Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Bloom's : Understand Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 18) Mexican governments provided generous land grants to any family willing to settle in the state. 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Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 20) In the years following the Civil War, ________ became Texas's economic mainstay. 20) ______ A) cattle B) cotton C) oil D) None of these answers are correct. Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 21) Between 1900 and 1950, what was the primary factor that accelerated the demographic shift from a rural society to an urban society in Texas? 21) ______ DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 11 A) oil B) the Civil Rights movement C) WWI and WWII D) the automobile Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 22) Today, what industry dominates the Texas economy, employing more than half of the private sector workforce? 22) ______ A) oil and petrochemical processing B) the service industry C) agriculture and cattle D) manufacturing and the tech industry Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 23) Currently, the top export (in total dollar value) of Texas is 23) ______ DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 12 A) machinery. B) computers and electronics. C) chemicals. D) petroleum and coal products. Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 24) Which region of the state is known primarily for its production of citrus fruits and vegetables? 24) ______ A) plains region B) Gulf Coast region C) border area of South Texas and Rio Grande Valley D) central corridor Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 25) The Democratic Party was able to retain power during the Progressive Era by 25) ______ DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 13 A) passing laws that made it more difficult for Republicans to vote. B) adopting progressive reforms into its own platform. C) recruiting more diverse candidates to run for office. D) purging the party of the “Yellow Dog Democrats.” Question Details Difficulty : 2 Medium Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Bloom's : Understand Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Texas Standards : LO-1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 26) The most economically diversified region in Texas is the 26) ______ A) metroplex. B) border area. C) central corridor. D) plains region. 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Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 18 35) In terms of population size, Texas ranks _________ in the nation in comparison to other states. 35) ______ A) first B) second C) third D) fourth Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Texas Standards : LO-8. Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 36) In terms of total land size, Texas ranks _________ in the nation in comparison to other states. 36) ______ A) first B) second C) third D) fourth Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Texas Standards : LO-8. Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 37) The rate of population growth in Texas over the last decade can be characterized as DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 19 37) ______ A) rapid. B) slow. C) negative. D) bi-generational. Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Texas Standards : LO-8. Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 38) Which of the following is NOT a reason the population in Texas has been growing? 38) ______ A) migration from other countries B) migration from other states C) federal relocation programs D) increasing birth rates Question Details Bloom's : Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Difficulty : 1 Easy Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Texas Standards : LO-8. Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 39) Based on the number of seats awarded to Texas after the 2010 Census, what can be concluded about population change in Texas? 39) ______ DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 20 A) Texas has grown more than other states from . B) Texas has grown less than other states from . C) Texas has not grown from . 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Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics Difficulty : 3 Hard DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 23 41) Based on the data in Figure 1.3, the population in southern statessuch as Texas Percentage Change in Population for the 15 Most Populous States, Source: Adapted from the U.S. Census Bureau, "State Population Totals and Estimated Components of Change: ," Table 1: Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for the United States, Regions, States, and Puerto Rico: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, #par_textimage_(accessed January 10, 2020). 41) ______ A) is growing at an above-average rate. B) is growing at a below-average rate. C) is growing less rapidly than northern populations. D) is not growing. 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Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 43) Minority groups in Texas 43) ______ A) have no influence on politics and policy decisions. B) are shrinking due to an influx of whites in other states. C) outnumber non-Hispanic whites in total population. D) are primarily concentrated in rural areas. DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 25 Question Details Difficulty : 2 Medium Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Section : Post-Reconstruction Texas Bloom's : Analyze Texas Standards : LO-8. Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas. 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Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics 57) Given Texas’ political culture, which of the following best reflects a governmental policy the majority would be supportive of? 57) ______ DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition Mora State of Texas Government Politics and Policy 5th Edition by Mora CH01 Version 1 33 A) creating a state income tax to ensure public schools are sufficiently funded B) expansion of Medicaid to ensure people at 200 percent of the poverty level are afforded health coverage C) expanding regulations of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to protect the underground water table D) expanded tax credits for enticing businesses to move to Texas Question Details Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Bloom's : Analyze Section : Texas Political Culture Texas Standards : LO-8. Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas. Chapter : Introduction to Texas History and Politics Difficulty : 3 Hard ESSAY. 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