Government &
Civic Duties
Civic Duties
Which of the following is NOT a civic duty?
A. attending rallies
B. running for office
C. volunteering at the polls
D. researching the candidate
A. attending rallies
What was the primary purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
A. To form an alliance with Native American tribes against Mexico
B. To list the grievances of the citizens of Texas and explain their desire to be an independent nation from Mexico
C. To apologize for actions taken by Texas settlers
D. To establish a trade agreement between Texas and the United States
B. To list the grievances of the citizens of Texas and explain their desire to be an independent nation from Mexico
Which of the following was an effect of the railroads being built?
A. Population growth in Texas decreased.
B. Movement of goods and people slowed.
C. Bison herds throughout Texas grew larger.
D. Towns were established along the rail routes.
D. Towns were established along the rail routes.
Which factor determined the location of a cattle trail?
A. the health of cattle
B. the location of rivers
C. the number of cowboys
D. the number of cattle
B. the location of rivers
What is the amount of the product that is available called?
Supply: the amount of the product that is available
Which activity is an example of how individuals can participate voluntarily in civic affairs at the state or local level?
A. holding public officials to their word respectfully
B. moving to another country
C. ignoring local meetings
D. refusing to follow laws
A. holding public officials to their word respectfully
What was the purpose of the Texas Constitution?
A. To claim Texas for Spain
B. To disband the Mexican army
C. To establish the Texas government
D. To define the Mexico–Texas border
C. To establish the Texas government
Name at least one effect of the railroads being built.
Possible answers:
Bison herds grew smaller.
American Indians lost their land.
Towns were established along the railroads with more settlers.
Ranchers used what to transport cattle across the open plains of Texas?
cattle trails
What is the amount of product people actually want or need.
Demand: the amount of product people actually want or need.
Making rules and laws that benefit everyone is called promoting ___________.
the common good
Which of the following is true about the Texas Constitution?
A. It started the Texas Revolution
B. It defines basic rights for Texans
C. It declared freedom from Mexico
D. It was a legal requirement of Mexico
B. It defines basic rights for Texans
What were some positive effects of building railroads in Texas? (Choose 2)
A. polluted ecosystems
B. easier trades between markets
C. faster transportation of goods
D. displaced American Indians
B. easier trades between markets
C. faster transportation of goods
That era ended when which development became more economical and faster?
railroads
What is a greater supply of something than a demand for it called?
Surplus: a greater supply of something than a demand for it
What are the 3 branches of the state government?
Legislative, executive, judicial
Why was the Texas Declaration of Independence important?
During the Texas Revolution, many Texas citizens wished to separate from Mexico and create their own independent republic.
The purpose of this document was to list the grievances, or complaints, of the citizens of Texas and explain their desire to be an independent nation. The declaration stated that "the Mexican government did not protect the lives, liberty, and property of the people, from whom its legitimate powers are derived.”
Railroads contributed to a massive rise of ___________________ into Texas.
immigration
The land in West Texas was unusable for growing crops so instead it was used for ___________________.
grazing cattle
What is a system that must have competition for the market to work called?
Free Enterprise System: a system that must have competition for the market to work
Explain why it's important that citizens should actively participate in the election process.
Citizens should be informed about what the candidates stand for.
Voting is important because the people you vote for represent you and make the laws that you need to follow.
Identify one way the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution are important for Texans today
Possible answers:
They establish a government structure and protect citizens' rights
They connect to state celebrations and historical identity.
They made Texas the state that it is today; without them, we would not have the rights and freedoms we enjoy.
How did the building of railroads impact the lives of American Indian tribes?
For American Indian tribes, the railroad was one of the worst changes to come to their communities. The building of the railroad removed tribes from their lands, destroyed natural resources, and caused large herds of animals normally hunted by tribes to migrate to new areas. The railroad also brought many more people west. Settlers came looking for new opportunities, jobs, and land. Conflict over land occurred between tribes and settlers. While one population benefited from the railroad, another population suffered because of it.
The loss of the bison is perhaps one of the greatest injuries the western tribes suffered. The American army and hunters traveling west killed thousands of bison during the 1800s. The Plains tribes needed the bison for food, clothing, fuel, and even tools. With the bison nearly gone, the Plains tribes were unable to meet their needs. The tribes became dependent on the government for food and supplies. This drastically changed their way of life.
How did the cattle industry modify the Texas environment?
The landscape and environment of Texas changed dramatically during the late 1800s. The cattle industry changed the landscape of Texas in many ways. Before the Civil War, the majority of cattle ranches were located in southern Texas. After the war, cattle ranchers realized that the land in western Texas was ideal for grazing and raising cattle.
Settlers began pouring into the frontier areas of Texas. This caused tension between the American Indians and new settlers along the frontier. Traditional hunting grounds used by the tribes of Texas became cattle grazing areas for ranchers and farmland for settlers. The overhunting of bison on the prairies changed the ecosystem and the lifestyle of American Indians of Texas.
Timber was cleared to build ranches and farms. The timber was used to build homes and businesses, but deforestation led to a loss of the natural habitat for many indigenous species. New towns were constructed near ranches, many of which grew into large communities and cities, including Amarillo and Kingsville.
The cattle boom eventually led to the use of barbed wire fencing across the open plains of Texas. At the beginning of the cattle boom, ranchers let their cattle roam and openly graze throughout the prairies. Farmers did not want animals to wander onto their land. So, farmers began to install fences around their farms to prevent cattle and wild animals from roaming through their fields and eating their crops.
Barbed wire fencing limited travel throughout the state. Cattle ranchers were forced to find new ways of moving their herds, which created more cattle trails. It also restricted the movement of the nomadic American Indian tribes of Texas and created many conflicts over access to natural resources. Texans continued to modify their environment to meet their needs in the coming years with the expansion of the railroad.
What is the material a business has available for sale called?
Inventory: the material a business has available for sale