Texas Economy

What do many international companies have in Texas?

• offices

• homes

• warehouses

• restaurants

What did Nasa increase in Houston, Texas?

• air pollution

• population

• economy

• both population and economy

What is the name of a company that is used by Texas companies to cut costs?

• Maquiladoras

• Mandalorian

• Maquitos

• Motorola

What allowed Texas to utilize domestic oil resources?

• technology advancements

• technology acess

• multinational oil companies

• oil embargo of 1973

Based on this excerpt, how did the Texas economy change after the 1980's decline in oil prices?

• Jobs were created in new industries

• Taxes on oil & gas production were increased

• Incentives were offered to businesses looking to move.

• Government subsidies were given to the oil & gas industry

How was the economic development of Texas influenced by technological innovations like the personal computer and medical equipment?

• More ports opened up to ship these products.

• Texas' economy became global

• Income taxes increased in Texas.

• Energy independence became an important goal of businesses.

Based on the population table, what possible economic issues will Texas face in the 21st century?

• Raising taxes and lower wages

• Shortages of doctors and teachers

• greater demand for jobs and schools

• reduced need for trains and subways

Which Texas contributed to the expansion of the technology industry in Texas?

• Ray Bedicheck

• Denton Cooley

• Michael Dell

• Mary Kay

Which headline 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 Texas industry would most likely be affected b an international conflict or crisis in the Middle East?

• Oil

• Cattle

• Cotton

• Lumber