Texas Flag Lore
__ Flags over Texas
6 Flags over Texas.
As of the 2010 US Census, which race took up 70.4% of the population.
White American.
What was the invention that increased cotton production.
Hint: Co__on ___
Cotton Gin
Define individualistic political culture.
the belief that government should limit its role to providing order in society so that citizens can pursue their economic self-interests.
What are the two applications of the term "Reconstruction"?
Post-Civil War, Transformation
Importance of the Flags?
Texas has a rich and diverse history. Understanding that history helps explain why contemporary Texas is the way it is.
True or False: is the third most populous state, behind New York and California
False, Texas is the 2nd.
True
Define moralistic, individualistic and traditionalist subculture.
Moralistic Subculture: the view on how government's primary responsibility is to promote the public welfare
Individualistic Subculture: that the government should interfere as little as possible in the private activities of its citizens.
Subculture: political power that should be concentrated in the hands of a few elite citizens who belong to established families or influenced social groups.
What does Juneteenth commemorate?
Emancipation
Spain, Texas, Mexico.
Name the major cities of Texas.
Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin.
True or False: Industries that shaped Texas politics include oil, cotton, cattle, lumber, and high technology.
True
Explain the political culture of the U.S.
It emphasizes the values of liberty, equality and democracy.
Who was appointed provisional governor of Texas by President Johnson?
Hamilton
When did Texas become a state to the US
(1845–1861; 1865–present).
Texas at a rate of _____ people per day.
A)2000
B)1000
C)2200
D)1200
1000 People Per Day
What Industry took cotton's place after the Great Depression.
A)Tourism
B)Banking
C)Oil
D)Technology
Oil
Explain the political culture of Texas.
defined as "traditionalistic individualistic", referring to the belief that government should be dominated by political elites and guided by tradition.
How did African-Americans in Texas respond to segregation of public parks for Juneteenth celebrations?
Land
Name All Countries that have or had sovereignty over Texas.
Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America.
As of the 2010 US Census, which ethnicity has the least amount of people
A) Native American
B)Native Hawian and Pacific islander
C)Asian American
D)Hispanic
Native American with .1 percent of the population.
Why did the relationship between railroad companies and ranchers/farmers become hostile
Because railroads tend to be natural monopolies, they tended to exercise enormous market power over their customers--the farmers and ranchers. The railroads' power to set rates was perceived as injurious to farmers and ranchers.
What 3 Patterns make Texas political culture traditionalistic and individualistic?
One-Party Dominance
Provincialism
Business Dominance
What was the impact of the 1901 poll tax on black voter turnout in Texas?
Disenfranchisement