
Contemporary Texas
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Timothy Shields
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the population trends in Texas shown in the table, what possible economic issues will
Texas face in the twenty-first century?
Rising taxes and lower wages
Shortages of doctors and teachers
Greater demand for jobs and schools
Reduced need for trains and subways
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the information in the excerpt above, how did the Texas economy change following the
1980s decline in oil prices?
Jobs were created in new industries.
Taxes on oil and gas production were raised.
Incentives were offered to relocating businesses.
Government subsidies were given to the oil and gas industry.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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”
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do people want to move to Texas during the Contemporary era?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some debated issues between the Democrats and Republicans?
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