Cultural Groups in Texas

Which group immigrated for political reasons- democracy and voting rights?

• Germans

• Mexicans

• Irish

• African-Americans

Which group left their culture in the form of city names and geography- San Antonio, Los Angeles, El Paso and Palo Duro Canyon?

• German

• Mexican

• Chinese

• African-American

Which cultural group was brought to Texas as enslaved people to perform forced labor on cotton plantations?

• Germans

• Irish

• Mexican

• African

Which cultural group brought cultural celebrations like Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos?

• Mexican

• German

• African-American

• English

Which cultural group brough sausages, sauerkraut and pumpernickle bread?

• Mexican

• French

• African-American

• German

Who was Barbara Jordan?

• The wealthiest female plantation owner

• 1st Black member of the TX House of Representatives

• 1st female to escape slavery in the South

• Worked to get education for Black children in Texas

Which group settled in Central Texas- New Braunfels and Frederickburg?

• Mexican

• German

• African-American

• English

Which group was forcefully brought to Texas and southern states for agricultural purposes?

• German

• Chinese

• African

• Mexican

Which group came for opportunites to farm and work their craftsmen skills?

• African-American

• German

• Mexican

• English

How did immigration and settlement increase population and influence Texas?

• Brought peace with Native Americans

• Ended slavery in Texas

• Religious freedom for Irish and German

• Brought cultural diversity and celebrations