Contemporary Texas 1950 to Present Culture

Contemporary Texas 1950 to Present Culture

By Jamie Miller

Multiple Select

Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman elected to

• the US Senate

• to serve as Acting Governor of Texas

• learn how to swim

• become a lawyer

Multiple Choice

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?

• James A. Baker, III 

• Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr. 

• Barbara Jordan

• Raymond L. Telles 

Multiple Choice

Based on the graph, what was characteristic of population patterns in Texas in the years following the Civil War?

• Texans migrated from rural towns to urban areas.

• The numbers of Texans began a trend of increasing. 

• West Texas became more populated than East Texas.

• Immigrants to Texas outnumbered native born Texans.

Multiple Choice

Which reason best explains why many Germans immigrated to the Texas?

• Many left because of wars in Germany.

• Many came to help build railroads in Texas.

• Many escaped a potato famine and poverty.

• Many were attracted by the cheap land and mild climate.

Multiple Choice

Most immigrants were drawn to Texas in the mid-nineteenth century because of —

• the discovery of oil

• the stories about cowboy life

• the availability of cheap land

• he desire to escape religious persecution

Multiple Choice

In what way was Texas changed by the influx of European immigrants in the mid-nineteenth century?

• Cultural conflicts challenged local leaders.

• Many new thriving towns were established.

• Schools began teaching students dual languages

• Spanish ranchers were displaced from grazing land.

Multiple Choice

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

• Wealthy

• Religious

• Culturally Diverse

• A strong sense of civic responsibility

Multiple Choice

Which of the following generalizations is true based on the maps?

• Hispanics settled across the largest area of Texas.

• German settlements were mainly located in West Texas.

• Czech settlements were mainly located along the coast.

• African Americans were the ethnic largest group to settle in Texas.

Multiple Choice

 Based on the data, cities in Texas that experienced the least population growth during the 1930s were located in —

• north central Texas

• the Rio Grande Valley

• along the Gulf Coast

• in the Panhandle

Open Ended

I think Texas has diverse foods because

Open Ended

Texas architecture was influenced by many cultures, including _______ In my city, an example of another culture influencing architecture is ________