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*George W. Bush is elected governor of Texas

*Sweatt v. Painter decision is handed down

*Delgado v. Bastrop decision handed down

*Voting Rights Act s enacted

1. The above mentioned events occurred during which ear of Texas History?

A. Contemporary Texas

B. Civil Rights and Conservatism

C. Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads

D. Age of Contact

B. Civil Rights and Conservatism

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6. How did Texas economically benefit from U.S. involvement in the Second World War?

A. Texans became wealthy serving as soldiers in the war

B. Rationing consumer goods stimulated the growth of business

C. Natural resources in Texas were needed to supply the war effort

D. Locating internment camps in Texas brought consumers to the region

C. Natural resources in Texas were needed to supply the war effort

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*believed in the non-violent passive resistance ideas of Gandhi

*founder of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

*Participated in the "Freedom Rides"

11. Who is best described in the above chart?

A. Martin Luther King, Jr.

B. James L. Farmer, Jr.

C. Barbara Jordan

D. Scott Joplin

B. James L. Farmer, Jr.

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16. Why is free press important for Texas citizens?

A. People should know what they can watch on television

B. Newspapers need to write stories that increase subscribers

C. People need to be informed to make valid decisions

D. Advertising brings in millions of dollars in revenue for newspapers

C. People need to be informed to make valid decisions

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21. How did the Texas Constitution’s guarantee of freedom of the press contribute to advancing the Civil Rights Movement in Texas?

A. It allowed civil rights leaders a place to publish opinion polls.

B. It provided advertising for struggling civil rights organizations

C. It helped to create job opportunities for minorities at news stations

D. It informed the public about issues and events related to the movement.

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James Baker III

Henry B. Gonzalez

Sam Rayburn

2. What do all of the men listed in the box have in common?

A. They were all governors of Texas

B. They were all U.S. senators from Texas

C. They were all military leaders from Texas

D. They were all Texans who served in the U.S. government

J. They were all Texans who served in the U.S. government.

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7. How did supply and demand affect the economy of Texas during the 1930's?

A. Overproduction led to price decreases

B. Underproduction led to price increases

C. Increased demand for products led to a loss of jobs

D. Supply of products decreased, causing higher prices

A. Overproduction led to price decreases

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12. According to the author, how has the evangelical movement influenced politics in the last several decades?

A. Evangelical political leaders believe religious convictions should be separated from political decisions.

B. Evangelical political leaders have incorporated their faith into the way they lead.

C. Evangelical political leaders have lost the influence they have had in the decades prior to the 1970's

D. Evangelical political leaders introduced religious values for the first time associated with the founding of the nation.

B. Evangelical political leaders have incorporated their faith into the way they lead.

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17. Which Texan was the first African American from a southern state to served in the U.S Congress after her service in the Texas State Senate?

A. Olveta Culp Hobby

B. Kay Bailey Hutchinson

C. Barbara Jordon

D. Ann Richards

C. Barbara Jordon

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22. Which Texan is noted for years of service as a judge in the state of Texas and was the first Hispanic
appointed to statewide office in Texas?

A. James A. Baker III

B. Raul A. Gonzalez Jr.

C. Barbara Jordan

D. Raymond L. Telles

B. Raul A. Gonzalez Jr.

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3. During the Great Depression, what was the purpose of the New Deal programs?

A. to increase agricultural production

B. to help with foreign affairs

C. to provided economic relief

D. to promote equal rights.

C. to provided economic relief

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A. Dwight Eisenhower

B. Lyndon Johnson

C. George W. Bush

D. George H.W. Bush

B. Lyndon Johnson

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13. How do the actions of Hector Garcia characterize the age of Civil Rights and Conservatism?

A. His long service as leader of the Republican Party in Texas led to an expansion of conservatism in government

B. His introduction of numerous education bills to Congress led to expanded educational opportunities for minorities.

C. His actions as the U.S. Postmaster General led to greater diversity and recognition of ethic groups and women on stamps.

D. His founding of the American G.I Forum led to expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans

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18. Which Texans served as Chief of staff in both the Reagan and Bush administration , as well as Secretary of State from 1989-1992?

A. James A. Baker III

B. John B. Connally Jr.

C. Henry B. Gonzalez

D. Ann Richards

A. James A. Baker III

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23. During which decade did Texas elect its first Republican governor since Reconstruction marking the move to conservatism in the state?

A. 1950's

B. 1960's

C. 1970's

D. 1980's

C. 1970's

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*New military facilities

*Navel and aircraft production

*Ammunition plants

*Petroleum plants

4. The arrival in Texas of the industries described above was the direct result of-

A. New Deal

B. Dust Bowl

C. international conflict

D. an economic depression

C. international conflict

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9. Kay Bailey Hutchison has served the state of Texas as a-

A. Legislator

B. teacher

C. environmentalist

D. scientist

A. Legislator

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12.

A. She was the first woman to sing a leading role with the Metropolitan Opera and served as a U.S. Goodwill Ambassador to nations across the world.

B. A journalist, business leader, and public servant, she formed and led the Women’s Army Corps
(WAC) during the Second World War. She was appointed the first secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare — the second woman to hold a cabinet post.

C. She was a forerunner in the newly emerging field of photojournalism and was the first female to be
hired as such. She was the first photographer for Fortune magazine and the first Western
photographer allowed into the Soviet Union.

D. At the age of fifty-two, she devoted her life to encouraging young girls. She founded the Girl
Scouts and established a national headquarters in Washington. At her death, there were troops in every state.

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A. Lauro Cavaos

B. Henry B. Gozalez

C. Raul A. Gonzalez

D. Raymond L. Telles

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A. spending for education in Texas

B. creating new educational standards

C. giving pay raises to teachers in Texas

D. raising the cost of college tuition in Texas

A. spending for education in Texas

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5. The Great Depression in Texas was especially damaging to the agricultural sector because of-

A. a severe drought

B. the New Deal programs

C. the introduction of rationing

D. a bust in the cotton industry

A. a severe drought

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10. All of the following United States presidents were Texans EXCEPT

A. Lyndon Johnson

B. Harry Truman

C. George Bush

D. George W. Bush

B. Harry Truman

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15. Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?

A. To serve on a jury

B. To enlist in the military

C. To obtain a driver's license

D. To shop at local businesses

A. To serve on a jury

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20. Which of the following is a right protected by the Texas Constitution?

A. Equality for men and women

B. Public access to the state capitol at all times

C. Freedom to drive at the age of eighteen

D. Guaranteed admission into a public university

A. Equality for men and women

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25. Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?

A. Buying a car

B. Taking a vacation

C. Voting for public officials

D. Participating in a protest march

C. Voting for public officials