One way that Texans have modified the environment in order to build new houses has been by —

cutting down trees to clear land

One reason Texans buy products from other states is —

Texas businesses do not produce everything people need

The official state holiday of Texas Independence Day is every March 2 and celebrates—

the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence

practice followed by people of a particular group or region

The "Six Flags of Texas" above represent —

flags of countries that ruled over Texas

What major role did Texas play in the Civil War?

They supplied soldiers to the Confederate Army.

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1
One way that Texans have modified the environment in order to build new houses has been by —
cutting down trees to clear land
constructing more schools
discovering more oil
building more railroads
2
One reason Texans buy products from other states is —
Texas is located on the coast with many port cities
Texas has a system of low tax and few regulations
Texas businesses do not produce everything people need
Texas has an international border with Mexico
3
The official state holiday of Texas Independence Day is every March 2 and celebrates—
the victory of Texas forces at the Battle of San Jacinto
the election of Sam Houston as the first Texas president
the return of General Santa Anna to Mexico
the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence
4
Which Texas field of research and innovation has had a great impact on the world?
all of these
oil and gas refining
cancer research
space research
5
What are customs?
dancing in a circle
an outfit used to practice different culture dances
a duty performed by people for their religion
practice followed by people of a particular group or region
6
Which innovation led to success for Gail Borden?
Meat biscuit
Screw-top packaging
Freeze-drying fresh food
Condensed milk
7
What event led to an increase in population in the Coastal Plains of TX in the early 1900's?
Discovery of oil at Spindletop
Construction of the Galveston Seawall
Use of Edison’s alternating electrical current
Invention of the Hughes drill bit
8
Which East Texas wildcatter is credited with starting the oil business in Texas?
Patillo Higgins
Howard Hughes, Sr.
Joseph Glidden
Scott Joplin
9
Which famous Texan served as the second female governor elected in Texas?
Miriam A. Ferguson
Clara Driscoll
Ann Richards
Barbara Jordon
10
The "Six Flags of Texas" above represent —
different flags for the State of Texas
flags of countries that ruled over Texas
flags of countries closest to Texas
flags for the largest counties in Texas
11
Why did the cattle drives end in Texas?
because the cowhands were tired
because of the settlers
because of the railroad
because the government made them
12
When the demand for oil and gasoline is high, the price of oil is likely—
to stay the same over time
to be high
to vary unpredictably
to be very low
13
In what kind of economy do people own and run their own business?
a profit economy
a free enterprise economy
a competition economy
a business economy
14
Who won the Battle of the Alamo?
San Jacinto
Texas
Mexico
Davy Crockett
15
The chief executive leader for the State of Texas is the —
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Governor
Speaker of the House
16
During the Civil War, what were the states which seceded from the United States called?
the Union States
the Lower States
he Confederacy
the Agriculture States
17
A ______ is money that has been borrowed and is owed to someone.
gift
prize
loan
wage
18
Who invented barbed wire?
Gail Borden
Joseph Glidden
Patillo Higgins
Cleto Rodriguez
19
Many farmers in North Texas responded to the Dust Bowl by —
switching to cotton cultivation
moving out of the state
selling mineral rights to oil companies
using artificial fertilizers
20
What major role did Texas play in the Civil War?
They provided money for the Confederate Army.
They sent slaves to fight for the North.
They supplied soldiers to the Confederate Army.
They served as spies for the North.
21
All of these are Texas products that are in high demand around the world EXCEPT —
citrus fruit and cotton
computers and high-tech parts
oil and gas-related products
coffee and tea

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