Civil Rights and Growing Conservatism

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

• Ann Richards

• Barbara Jordon

• Kay Bailey Hutchinson

• Olveta Culp Hobby

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

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

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

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

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

Based on information in the excerpt above, how did the Vietnam War affect the economy of Texas?

• Families moved to Texas to work on military bases

• Women went to work in defense factories in Texas.

• Military bases in Texas were closed to save money

• Jobs were created in Texas to support the military.

According to Section 2 of the Texas Bill of Rights, Texans may alter the government so long as —

• the government stays a representative democracy

• the people benefit from the actions of government

• the government preserves the rights of the people of Texas

• the people maintain their authority over government

Which U.S. president from Texas best reflects the leadership qualities described in the excerpt?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• George W. Bush (forty-third president)

• George H.W. Bush (forty-first president)

According to the author, how has the evangelical movement influenced political leadership in the last several decades?

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

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

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

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

According to the excerpt above, Republican leaders and educational groups in Texas have differing views about —

• creating new educational standards

• raising the cost of college tuition in Texas

• spending for education in Texas

• giving pay raises to teachers in Texas

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?

• Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr

• James A. Baker, III

• Barbara Jordan

• Raymond L. Telles

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

• Guaranteed admission into a public university

• Freedom to drive at the age of eighteen

• Equality for men and women

• Public access to the state capitol at all times

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

• 1950s

• 1960's

• 1970's

• 1980's