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What did the Texas cities of Houston, Corpus Christi, and Beaumont have in common?
They grew as a result of railroad development
They were all originally Spanish language terms
They are all located in northern Texas
They grew as a result of the oil industry
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What conclusion can be drawn about wind energy in Texas?
Texas leads the nation in generating wind energy
Wind farms are highly profitable in Texas
Texas plans to build wind farms the state
soon be more wind farms in gulf than plains
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How does the division of government in the US Constitution compare to the division of government in the Texas Constitution?
three parts, the executive, legislative, and judicial
US is in three and Texas is in two
Texas is in three and US is in two
both are in two parts
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The principle of checks and balances is best reflected in which of the following?
Texas House of Representatives to impeach the governor
judicial branch to appoint new judges
legislation to pass a budget
people of Texas to amend the stateâs constitution
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Texas women won full voting rights in 1919 as a direct result of which measure?
Lobbying by Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Passage of the Nineteenth Amendment
A Texas referendum
The Reconstruction Constitution
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Why is 1861 important in Texas and U.S. History?
It was the end of the Texas Republic
It was the start of the Civil War
It was the year Texas became a republic
Texas was annexed by the United States
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Which of the following is an example of the principle of individual rights in the Texas Constitution?
outlines who is not allowed to run for office
defines how frequently elections will be held
protects the freedom to assemble
describes how the governor can be impeached
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Which of the following factors was considered the biggest threat to the institution of slavery in Texas?
The election of Abraham Lincoln to the presidency
Secessionist leader William P. Rogersâs speeches
Sam Houstonâs refusal allegiance to confederacy
The Committee of Public Safetyâs steps to seize federal prop
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Which of the following is NOT an example of separation of powers in the Texas Constitution?
The right of the legislature to make laws
The right of the executive to enforce laws
The right of the public to elect state representatives
The right of the judiciary to make rulings on cases
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How did United States involvement in World War II result in economic growth for Texas?
It caused the government to demand higher quality goods
It increased demand for oil, cotton, food, and lumber
It reduced the availability of raw materials
It inspired workers to become more dedicated
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Which best characterizes Texas during the Great Depression and World War II?
Rapidly growing population due to plentiful manufacturing
Temporary halt in oil production
Widespread poverty and job loss
Heavy migration from Texas to California and northern states
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Which of the following statements best summarizes how Texas society changed immediately after World War II?
It became an urban rather than rural society
It rejected industrialization
It embraced big government
It came to be dominated by oil
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