Texas Economy
What industry was most important to Texas after World War II?
Oil and gas
What law ended segregation in public places?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
How many branches are in government?
Three
What is a citizen?
A person with rights and responsibilities
Who were the first Texans?
American Indians
What does “boom-and-bust” mean?
Cycles of economic growth and decline
What law protected voting rights?
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
What is civic participation?
Taking part in government
What is urbanization?
Movement of people to cities
Why did Texas diversify its economy?
To avoid depending only on oil
What did Brown v. Board of Education decide?
Ended segregation in public schools
What does “checks and balances” mean?
Each branch limits the power of the others
What do PACs do?
Raise money for political campaigns
What is one problem caused by urban growth?
Pollution, traffic, or urban sprawl
How did NAFTA affect Texas?
Increased trade with Mexico
This term refers to laws and practices that separated people based on race, especially in the South before the 1960s.
What is segregation?
What does the governor do?
Carries out/enforces laws
What is Texas’s biggest future issue?
Water shortage
What is an aquifer?
Underground water source
This industry, centered in Houston, brought jobs, population growth, and new technology to Texas during the Cold War.
What is the aerospace industry?
This term refers to the right to vote and participate in elections, a major goal of civil rights movements.
What is suffrage?
What type of legislature does Texas have?
Bicameral
How do global events affect Texas?
They impact the economy, security, and politics
This agreement removed trade barriers between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada and increased trade in Texas.
NAFTA