The Culture of Texas

Texas is very unique and blend of American, Mexican, African, German and many other cultures. What minority group makes up the largest in Texas?

• German

• Polish

• African

• Hispanic

Important cultural aspects of the Hispanic community involve food and celebrations. Which list do we we see in Texas thanks to the Hispanic community?

• Jazz music, Juneteenth, Barbeque

• Polka, Oktoberfest, Bratwurst

• Cinco de Mayo, Tex-Mex, Quinceanera

• Forth of July, Pizza, bluegrass

True or False: The Spanish culture (Hispanic) has greatly influenced Texas food, music, street/city names, architecture and language.

• Fals

• True

Other groups migrated to Texas from Asia. What two Asian countries are many people coming from to Texas?

• Germany & England

• Vietnam & India

• China & Russia

• Japan & Philippians

Why is June 19th such an important date both in Texas history and American history?

• It is the day the Civil War ended in the United States

• It marks the ratification of the 15th amendment in the United States

• This is the day slaves in Texas learned they were free after the Civil War.

• This day marks the beginning of summer

Which important author wrote the Adventures of a Texas Naturalist?

• J. Frank Dobie

• Roy Bedichek

• Amado Pena Jr.

• Horton Foote

Frank J. Dobie is best known for his contribution to Texas culture because...

• He was a famous musician that created the Ragtime style of music

• He was a historian that wrote extensively on the American West

• He was a folklorist and author who wrote about life in rural Texas

• He was a screenwriter famous for "To Kill a Mockingbird."

Amado Pena, Jr. rose to national prominence as –

• A sculptor known for his work honoring famous Texas politicians

• the author of screenplays and movies like To Kill a Mockingbird

• a writer of books including The Great Plainist

• an artist known for his paintings for Native American and Hispanic subjects

The examples above demonstrate that-

• Texas has a wide variety of celebrations reflecting its diverse cultural heritage

• More cultural festivals take place in Central Texas than in the rest of the state

• Mexican-American festivals are the main form of cultural celebration in Texas

• Each town and city in Texas has a different cultural heritage

-Wrote books for children and adults

-Wrote about Hispanic life

-Professor at University of San Antonio

Who does the above list describe that made a contribution to the arts in Texas?

• Ansel Adams

• Elisabet Ney

• Diane Gonzales

• Walter Webb