Contemporary Texas

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

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.

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”

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

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.

  Why do people want to move to Texas during the Contemporary era?

• better jobs in technology, medicine, science, computer industries

• To build nice houses

• Education, lumber, medicine

• They wanted to take part in the Oil Boom

What are some debated issues between the Democrats and Republicans?

• Educational funding & Social Security

• Environment & Big Business

• Medical Issues

• Pharmaceutical Issues

 How have computer and medical technology affected the Texas economy?

• People move away

• Texas economy has become integrated into the global economy

• People are becoming robots

• the Dust Bowl

What has NASA done for the state of Texas?

• Texans can live on Mars

•  Texas to grew in the aerospace industry 

• We travel to the moon often

• the moon walk

How has the increased immigration affected Texas socially?

• urban congestion and a need for jobs, schools, and hospitals

• Can't go to the ER

• Going to the zoo is easier

• Everyone speaks Spanish