Texas Test 1
what types of political culture best describe Texas
individualistic and traditional
Know what political socialization is and how it occurs.
Political socialization is the process by which we are trained to understand and join a
country's political world, starts when we are very young. first become aware of politics
by watching a parent or guardian vote or by hearing presidents/candidates speak on
television or by seeing adults honor the American flag at an event. As socialization
continues, we are introduced to basic political information in school.
Accounting for the process of socialization is central to our understanding of public
opinion because the beliefs we acquire early in life are unlikely to change dramatically as
we grow older.
Know why habit is the foundation of socio-economic development.
We form personal and cultural habits from this environmental interaction. As generations
pass, these habits become traditions and a central component of our political, social,
economic, and religious institutions
Know the Caddo Indian culture and why they are known as the "Romans of Texas"
The "Piney Wood" region of eastern Texas was largely occupied by the Caddo Nation.
Although there were many sectional tribes of Caddo Indians, they are collectively
recognized as one of the most advanced indigenous nations in the Americas. Often
referred to as the "Romans of Texas", the Caddo were able to develop an advanced
society. Although they relied extensively on hunting and gathering, they established
significant systems of agriculture and trade. Their achievements made it easier for the
Caddo to establish friendly relations with western settlers. Indeed, the name "Texas"
originates from the Caddo word for friend, "teyshas". It was first modified by the Spanish
to "Tejas", and eventually Anglicized as Texas. West
-four major land formations
hills, valleys, plains, and plateaus
home to the second largest canyon in the United States
, Palo Duro Canyon.
Much of the big bend region of Texas is...
desert land
central Texas
plateaus and prairies provide excellent lands for wheat, grains, and animal farms. The
warm, dryer climates of western Texas are suitable for the production of cotton, one of
the main economy sustainers.
texas natural lake
caddo lake
Eastern Texas/Piney Woods region
is filled with timber and water. The soils of the fertile lands, spanning from the coastal
region to the hill country, sustain a major portion of the state's agricultural industry.
land bridge between North and Central America.
This "bridge" serves as migration territory for animals between the various seasons of
the year..
sourses of energy
The western regions of the state, spanning from the great plains to the desert lands,
provide an abundance of wind energy. Eastern Texas is peppered with a supply of natural
gas and coal. Petroleum is king along the Gulf Coast and the western, desert lands
provide an excellent opportunity for harvesting solar energy.
Culture Geography
Thus, the slow development of civilization is invariably linked to the subduing of land.
People who live in rural places with large parcels of property invariable have a great
sense of self-sufficiency. They are likely to be more skeptical of the intervention of
outsiders, more possessive of their land, more desirous of freedom, and more fervently
religious than are people in centers of urban development where land is scarce.
These various principles, although quickly reviewed here, can easily be seen in the
geographic circumstances and historical development of Texas.
what types of political culture best describe Texas
individualistic and traditional
Know what political socialization is and how it occurs.
Political socialization is the process by which we are trained to understand and join a
country's political world, starts when we are very young. first become aware of politics
by watching a parent or guardian vote or by hearing presidents/candidates speak on
television or by seeing adults honor the American flag at an event. As socialization
continues, we are introduced to basic political information in school.
Accounting for the process of socialization is central to our understanding of public
opinion because the beliefs we acquire early in life are unlikely to change dramatically as
we grow older.
Know why habit is the foundation of socio-economic development.
We form personal and cultural habits from this environmental interaction. As generations
pass, these habits become traditions and a central component of our political, social,
economic, and religious institutions
Know the Caddo Indian culture and why they are known as the "Romans of Texas"
The "Piney Wood" region of eastern Texas was largely occupied by the Caddo Nation.
Although there were many sectional tribes of Caddo Indians, they are collectively
recognized as one of the most advanced indigenous nations in the Americas. Often
referred to as the "Romans of Texas", the Caddo were able to develop an advanced
society. Although they relied extensively on hunting and gathering, they established
significant systems of agriculture and trade. Their achievements made it easier for the
Caddo to establish friendly relations with western settlers. Indeed, the name "Texas"
originates from the Caddo word for friend, "teyshas". It was first modified by the Spanish
to "Tejas", and eventually Anglicized as Texas. West
-four major land formations
hills, valleys, plains, and plateaus
home to the second largest canyon in the United States
, Palo Duro Canyon.
Much of the big bend region of Texas is...
desert land
central Texas
plateaus and prairies provide excellent lands for wheat, grains, and animal farms. The
warm, dryer climates of western Texas are suitable for the production of cotton, one of
the main economy sustainers.
texas natural lake
caddo lake
Eastern Texas/Piney Woods region
is filled with timber and water. The soils of the fertile lands, spanning from the coastal
region to the hill country, sustain a major portion of the state's agricultural industry.
land bridge between North and Central America.
This "bridge" serves as migration territory for animals between the various seasons of
the year..
sourses of energy
The western regions of the state, spanning from the great plains to the desert lands,
provide an abundance of wind energy. Eastern Texas is peppered with a supply of natural
gas and coal. Petroleum is king along the Gulf Coast and the western, desert lands
provide an excellent opportunity for harvesting solar energy.
Culture Geography
Thus, the slow development of civilization is invariably linked to the subduing of land.
People who live in rural places with large parcels of property invariable have a great
sense of self-sufficiency. They are likely to be more skeptical of the intervention of
outsiders, more possessive of their land, more desirous of freedom, and more fervently
religious than are people in centers of urban development where land is scarce.
These various principles, although quickly reviewed here, can easily be seen in the
geographic circumstances and historical development of Texas.
