Exploring the Evolution of Texas Political Parties

Exploring the Evolution of Texas Political Parties

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video explores the history of political parties in the U.S. and Texas. It begins with the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, leading to the dominance of the Democratic and Republican parties. In Texas, political parties developed differently, with Democrats controlling for over a century until the Republicans rose to power in the 1990s. The video concludes by discussing the potential for Texas to become a swing state due to demographic changes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary debate that led to the formation of the first American political parties?

The debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution

The debate over the Bill of Rights

The debate over the Declaration of Independence

The debate over the Articles of Confederation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two major political parties have dominated American politics for most of its history?

Federalist and Anti-Federalist

Libertarian and Green

Democratic and Republican

Whig and Democratic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the time Texas was an independent nation, what was the status of political parties?

The Democratic Party was dominant

The Republican Party was dominant

There were no political parties

There were multiple political parties

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which party had almost uncontested control of Texas politics for about a quarter of a century after it became a state?

Democratic Party

Populist Party

Republican Party

Federalist Party

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the period called when the Republican Party controlled Texas government after the Civil War?

Reconstruction

Federalist Era

Republican Intermission

Democratic Dominance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For how long did the Democrats maintain overwhelming control of Texas politics in the 20th century?

Approximately 50 years

Approximately 60 years

Approximately 40 years

Approximately 30 years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the Republican Party start to become more competitive in Texas?

1960s

1980s

1970s

1950s

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