Exam 1: The Environment of Texas Politics

Assess the history of conflict among racial and ethnic groups throughout Texas history,and identify how the relations among racial and ethnic groups have changed over time in the state and how you think these relations will change in the future.

Which is true of East Texas?

Which of the following is true about the North American Free Trade Agreement (1993)?

Which is a true statement regarding agriculture in Texas?

To what extent has Texas's conservatism translated into the state's public policies? Cite examples.

What does agriculture in the West Texas Plains depend heavily on?

Which Texas group benefits from "right to work" laws and the lack of a corporate income tax?

Where does Texas rank among the 50 states in land area?

How does Texas's large geographical size affect politics in the state?

The drought that began in 2011 had a severe impact on the state of Texas.Explain the impact the drought had on the Texas economy,specifically identifying the effects on land-based industries,as well as the indirect effects for other industries and for urbanization within the state;and specify the role that state government,industries,and individuals should play in managing Texas's water supply.

Immigration is currently a hot topic in the state of Texas.Explain the benefits and challenges brought about by immigration.Choose one immigration law and identify your political position on it;and specify whether you think the law is justified,effective,or if there are there things about the law that should change.Provide evidence for your answers.

What is expected to be true of the Latino population of Texas by 2022?

Which of the following contributes to the water challenges Texas faces?

Explain the history of the timber industry in Texas.Why did it become such an important part of the state economy,and why has it declined in importance?

Which of the following is true about the Asian American population of Texas?

From where did Texas's political culture come and how has it changed over time? How do you think it will change in the future? Provide evidence for your answers.

What is the consequence of the large geographical size of Texas?

Which of the followings is true of the African American population in Texas?

To what extent did Reconstruction bring about significant change for African Americans in Texas,and to what extent did Texas policies resist that change?

Thirty-seven of the 48 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Texas in 2018 were related to which industry?