Contemporary Texas 7th

Based on the population trends in Texas shown in the table, what possible economic issues will

Texas face in the twenty-first century?

• Rising taxes and lower wages

• Shortages of doctors and teachers

• Greater demand for jobs and schools

• Reduced need for trains and subways

All of these culture groups MOST likely settled near the Gulf Coast because the Gulf -

• made the winter cooler

• made the landscape dryer

• was a source of nutritious food

• was a source of drinking water

Based on the information in the excerpt above, how did the Texas economy change following the

1980s decline in oil prices?

• Jobs were created in new industries.

• Taxes on oil and gas production were raised.

• Incentives were offered to relocating businesses.

• Government subsidies were given to the oil and gas industry.

Which of the following newspaper headlines 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 set correctly matches the Texan with his/her contribution?

• Benjy Brooks - pediatric surgery

• Walter Cunningham - computers

• Benjy Brooks - shuttle astronaut

• Michael Dell - Apollo astronaut

Which characteristic of Texas society is reflected in the many types of festivals held in March?

• Wealthy

• Religious

• Culturally diverse

• A strong sense of civic responsibility

Which Texas industry would most likely be affected by an international conflict or crisis in the

Middle East?

• Oil

• Cattle

• Cotton

• Lumber

Which of the following was a likely effect from establishing the center for the National

Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Houston?

• Housing prices in Houston increased rapidly.

• Tax rates rose to support the Texas aerospace industry.

• Local economies in the Houston area experienced growth.

• Houston grew to become the largest city in the United States.

How are the lives of Texans changing because of an expanded use of alternative sources of

energy?

• Many Texans have increased the amount of electricity their homes require.

• Oil prices are decreasing as Texans buy automobiles that use alternative sources of energy.

• Dam-building is leading to increased pollution and declining fish populations.

• Growing numbers of Texans are using sun and wind energy to power homes and businesses.

Based on the information in the excerpt, the downsizing of the Texas oil industry during the

1980s and 1990s likely contributed to —

• declines in immigration rates

• job cuts in related businesses

• increased environmental regulations

• higher taxes on petroleum industries