TX Chapter 1

Question 1

Adelsverian Society

Answer 1

An organization that promoted German immigration to Texas in the 1840s

Question 2

Economic regions

Answer 2

Divisions of the state based on dominant economic activity

Question 3

Individualistic subculture

Answer 3

Government that benefits the individual rather than society in general

Question 4

Land-based economy

Answer 4

An economic system is which most wealth is derived from the use of the land

Question 5

Majority-minority

Answer 5

Minority groups that make up a majority of the population of the state

Question 6

Moralistic subculture

Answer 6

Government viewed as a positive force to achieve a common good for all citizens

Question 7

Political culture

Answer 7

A system of beliefs and values that define the role of government and the role of citizens in that government

Question 8

Traditionalistic subculture

Answer 8

Government that maintains existing political order for the benefit of a small elite

Question 9

Who first settled in the territory known as Texas?

Answer 9

North Asian tribal groups migrating down from the Bering land bridge

Question 10

First nation to claim Texas

Answer 10

Spain-Alonso Alvarez de Pineda (1519)

BUT Francisco Vasquez de Coronado reported Texas as treasureless (1540)-Spain abandons

Question 11

Second nation to claim Texas

Answer 11

France (1685)-La Salle overshot expedition to New Orleans and landed on Texas coast.
FAILURE-His own men killed him and Indians destroyed fort and killed or captured settlers

Question 12

Third nation to claim Texas

Answer 12

Spain again (1689) Decided to increase settlements (missions and presidios) to fend off French by bringing up Spanish settlers from Mexico (Tejanos)

Question 13

Fourth nation to claim Texas

Answer 13

Mexico (1821)-Declared independence from Spain; President Santa Anna declares himself dictator of Mexico and limits rights to Anglos; Battle of the Alamo-Feb. 1836, TX declares independence from Mexico March 3, 1836

Question 14

Fourth national flag

Answer 14

The Republic of Texas; defeated Santa Anna-April 21, 1836; Treaty of Velasco-recognizes Texas’ independence from Mexico

Question 15

Fifth national flag

Answer 15

United States (Union); Mexican-American War 1846-1848; Treaty of Guadalupe-U.S. gained Texas, California, and all the land in between

Question 16

Sixth national flag

Answer 16

Confederate State of Texas (1861); Economy in South and slave system

Question 17

Final flag of Texas

Answer 17

United States (1866); Abolish slavery

Question 18

Six flags over Texas

Answer 18

Spain, France, (Spain), The Republic of Mexico, Union, Confederate, United States

Question 19

Goals of Reconstruction

Answer 19

1. Restore law and order to society recovering from war

2. Dismantle the institution of slavery

Question 20

First major economy

Answer 20

Land

Question 21

Second major economy

Answer 21

Oil (1901 Spindletop) (Agrigultural –> Industrial)

Question 22

Third major economy

Answer 22

Service industry

Question 23

Economic region: Plains

Answer 23

Traditionally: agriculture (cotton, wheat, maize)
Today: more diversified

Question 24

Economic region: Metroplex

Answer 24

Most economically diverse; Banking, manufacturing, high-tech, aerospace industries

Question 25

Economic region: East Texas

Answer 25

Traditionally: agriculture, timber, oil
Today: still some of the above (esp. timber) and manufacturing

Question 26

Economic region: Central Corridor

Answer 26

Contains UT Austin, A&M, high-tech industries, and major military bases

Question 27

Economic region: Gulf Coast

Answer 27

Traditionally: Petrochemical industries, manufacturing, shipping, and fishing
Today: addition of high-tech industries

Question 28

Economic region: Border

Answer 28

Traditionally: Agriculture (citrus, fruit, vegetables)
Today: diversified with trade with Mexico