Texas Economic and Social Changes

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How did the Texas economy change following the 1980s decline in oil prices?

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Jobs were created in new industries.

Front

Which of the following newspaper headlines best describes Texas during the Contemporary Texas Era?
“Oil discovered in East Texas Field”,
“Many People Move to Texas for Jobs”,
“Texan Leaders Adopt Another Constitution”,
“Texans Learn of the Emancipation Proclamation”

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“Many People Move to Texas for Jobs”

Front

Which characteristic of Texas society is reflected in the many types of festivals held in March?

Back

Culturally diverse

Front

Which Texas industry would most likely be affected by an international conflict or crisis in the Middle East? Options: Oil, Cattle, Cotton, Lumber

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Oil

Front

Which of the following was a likely effect from establishing the center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Houston? Housing prices in Houston increased rapidly. Tax rates rose to support the Texas aerospace industry. Local economies in the Houston area experienced growth. Houston grew to become the largest city in the United States.

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Local economies in the Houston area experienced growth.

Front

Based on the information in the excerpt, the downsizing of the Texas oil industry during the 1980s and 1990s likely contributed to —

Back

job cuts in related businesses

Front

What is Urbanization?

Back

Rural to Urban

Front

What is the boom-and-bust cycle?

Back

A period of economic growth followed by a period of economic decline

Front

What happens during the bust phase of the cycle?

Back

Economy shrinks and jobs are lost

Front

define boom

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a period of rapid growth