Texas: Growth, Diversity, and Politics

Which Texas city is known as the center of the state’s oil and gas industry?

• El Paso

• Houston

• Austin

• Dallas

What is the term for the rapid increase in population and business activity in Texas since the 1980s?

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Economic Boom

• Recession

Which group has contributed significantly to the cultural diversity of Texas in recent decades?

• Native Americans

• European immigrants

• Hispanic/Latino communities

• Canadian immigrants

Who is the chief executive officer of the state government in Texas?

• Mayor

• Governor

• Senator

• President

Which Texas city is famous for its annual celebration called Fiesta, reflecting its multicultural heritage?

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Dallas

• Lubbock

Explain how the growth of the technology sector has impacted Texas’s economy since the 1980s.

• It has led to a decline in job opportunities.

• It has diversified the economy and created new high-paying jobs.

• It has caused the oil industry to disappear.

• It has reduced the state’s population.

Which of the following best describes the political trend in Texas since the 1980s?

• The state has become more Democratic.

• The state has remained politically neutral.

• The state has become more Republican.

• The state has had no political changes.

How has immigration influenced the cultural landscape of Texas in recent decades?

• It has made Texas less diverse.

• It has led to the disappearance of local traditions.

• It has enriched Texas with new languages, foods, and festivals.

• It has had no effect on Texas culture.

Which industry, besides oil and gas, has become a major contributor to Texas’s economy since the 1980s?

• Fishing

• Technology

• Mining

• Shipbuilding

Why is the Texas Legislature considered a part-time body, and how does this affect governance?

• It meets year-round, allowing for quick decisions.

• It meets only every two years, which can slow down lawmaking.

• It meets every month, making it very efficient.

• It meets only during emergencies.