Question 1

The regional political culture that Texas shares with most of the South is called:
A) traditional
B) federal
C) republican
D) minimalist

Accepted Answer

The regional political culture that Texas shares with most of the South is called traditional, which emphasizes a respect for authority, individualism, traditional values, and a suspicion of government intervention. This political culture is characterized by a preference for limited government and a focus on individual rights and states' rights.

Question 2

The prominent University of Texas historian who wrote Reconstruction in Texas (1910), arguing that Texas had deep southern roots, was:
A) George P. Garrison
B) Charles W. Ramsdell
C) Randolph B. Campbell
D) Don Graham

Accepted Answer

Charles W. Ramsdell was the prominent University of Texas historian who wrote Reconstruction in Texas (1910) and argued that Texas had deep southern roots.

Question 3

Which Texas Democratic Governor supported the Republican candidate for president, Dwight Eisenhower, in 1952 and 1956?
A) James Ferguson
B) James Stephen Hogg
C) John Connally
D) Allan Shivers

Accepted Answer

Allan Shivers, who served as governor from 1949 to 1957, openly supported Republican candidate Dwight Eisenhower in both the 1952 and 1956 presidential elections, despite being a Democrat himself. This led to a split within the Texas Democratic Party and a shift towards a more conservative political climate in the state.

Question 4

The most devastating economic collapse in Texas since the Great Depression occurred in:
A) the mid-1970s
B) the early 1980s
C) the late 1980s
D) the late 1990s

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most devastating economic collapse in Texas...

Question 5

Robert Solow's explanation for the closing of the wealth and income gaps between rich and poor states is called"
A) convergence
B) equalization
C) submergence
D) harmonization

Accepted Answer

Robert Solow's explanation for the closing of the wealth and income gaps between rich and poor states is called convergence.

Question 6

Texas job growth, usually very strong, slowed in which decade?
A) 1970s
B) 1980s
C) 1990s
D) 2000s

Accepted Answer

Texas job growth slowed in the 1980s due to an oil bust that led to a recession.

Question 7

Where did Texas rank among the states in 2018 on median family income (1=richest, 51=poorest)? A) 9^th B) 29^th C) 39^th D) 49^th

Accepted Answer

The answer of Where did Texas rank among the states...

Question 8

Since 2010, which of the following states has experienced more rapid population growth than Texas:
A) Utah
B) California
C) New York
D) Illinois

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, from 2010 to 2019, Utah had a population growth rate of 14.4%, while Texas had a growth rate of 13.7%. Therefore, Utah experienced more rapid population growth than Texas during this time period. California, New York, and Illinois all had lower population growth rates than Texas, with California being the closest at 6.1%.

Question 9

Which state has the largest share of its citizens without health insurance?
A) California
B) Texas
C) Alabama
D) Maryland

Accepted Answer

Texas has the largest share of its citizens without health insurance, with 17.7% of its population lacking coverage. This is the highest rate among all states in the US.

Question 10

Which state currently ranks as the wealthiest of the 50 states?
A) California
B) Texas
C) Connecticut
D) Illinois

Accepted Answer

According to the 2020 Census Bureau, Connecticut has the highest median household income in the United States, with a value of $78,833. California, Texas, and Illinois all have median household incomes below $70,000.

Question 11

Over the course of the 19^th century, what proportion of Texans were born in the South or born in Texas of southern stock? A) 70 percent B) 80 percent C) 90 percent D) 100 percent

Accepted Answer

During the 19th century, Texas was primarily settled by southern-born Americans and their descendants. This is evident in the state's history, culture, and politics. Thus, it is likely that a very high proportion of Texans during this time period were either born in the South or born in Texas to southern stock. A reasonable estimate would be 90 percent.

Question 12

The University of Texas opened in:
A) 1836
B) 1946
C) 1883
D) 1913

Accepted Answer

The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883 when the Texas State Legislature authorized the creation of a university to be built in Austin.

Question 13

The University of North Texas historian who wrote An Empire for Slavery: The Peculiar Institution in Texas was:
A) Randolph B. Campbell
B) Charles W. Ramsdell
C) Glen Sample Ely
D) Laura Lyons McLemore

Accepted Answer

Randolph B. Campbell is the only author of An Empire for Slavery: The Peculiar Institution in Texas. Charles W. Ramsdell and Laura Lyons McLemore are also historians, but they are known for works on other topics. Glen Sample Ely is not known to have written a book with this title.

Question 14

What proportion of Texans lived west of the Balcones Escarpment in 2010?
A) 3 percent
B) 14 percent
C) 27 percent
D) 43 percent

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010, approximately 14 percent of Texans lived west of the Balcones Escarpment, which is a geological boundary that runs through the central part of the state.

Question 15

Many Texas Democrats supported this Republican presidential nominee in 1952 and 1956:
A) Sam Rayburn
B) John Connally
C) Ronald Reagan
D) Dwight Eisenhower

Accepted Answer

Dwight Eisenhower was the Republican presidential nominee in both 1952 and 1956, and many Texas Democrats supported him during those elections.

Question 16

All but which of the following legal devices were used to limit minority voting into the 1960s:
A) literacy tests
B) early registration
C) white primary
D) poll tax

Accepted Answer

The answer of All but which of the following legal...

Question 17

The dominant model of state income growth is named for what Nobel prize-winning economist?
A) Milton Friedman
B) John Maynard Keynes
C) Joseph Stiglitz
D) Robert Solow

Accepted Answer

The dominant model of state income growth is the Solow-Swan model, named after economists Robert Solow and Trevor Swan. Robert Solow was awarded the Nobel prize in economics in 1987 for his contributions to the theory of economic growth.

Question 18

In 1950, Texas ranked 30^th among the states in median family income. Where did Texas rank in 2018? (1=richest, 51=poorest) A) 9^th B) 29^th C) 39^th D) 49^th

Accepted Answer

In 2018, Texas ranked 39th among the states in median family income, indicating a decline from its 30th position in 1950.

Question 19

The value that a worker produces in a period of time, like a week or a year, is called?
A) Net worth
B) Wealth
C) Productivity
D) Gross Domestic Product

Accepted Answer

The value that a worker produces in a period of time is known as productivity. Net worth and wealth refer to the total value of an individual's assets minus liabilities. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of goods and services produced by a specific country or region in a given period.

Question 20

The statistic employed to measure the degree of income inequality between nations or states within a nation is:
A) correlation coefficient
B) Gini index
C) Poverty index
D) Salvatori index

Accepted Answer

The Gini index is a statistical measure of income inequality within a nation or region. It ranges from 0 to 1, with 0 representing perfect equality and 1 representing perfect inequality, where one individual has all the income and everyone else has none. It is the most commonly used measure of income inequality.

Quiz 2: Texas: The Myth Vs the Reality

The regional political culture that Texas shares with most of the South is called:

The prominent University of Texas historian who wrote Reconstruction in Texas (1910) , arguing that Texas had deep southern roots, was:

Which Texas Democratic Governor supported the Republican candidate for president, Dwight Eisenhower, in 1952 and 1956?

The most devastating economic collapse in Texas since the Great Depression occurred in:

Robert Solow's explanation for the closing of the wealth and income gaps between rich and poor states is called"

Texas job growth, usually very strong, slowed in which decade?

Where did Texas rank among the states in 2018 on median family income (1=richest, 51=poorest) ?

Since 2010, which of the following states has experienced more rapid population growth than Texas:

Which state has the largest share of its citizens without health insurance?

Which state currently ranks as the wealthiest of the 50 states?

Over the course of the 19^th century, what proportion of Texans were born in the South or born in Texas of southern stock?

The University of Texas opened in:

The University of North Texas historian who wrote An Empire for Slavery: The Peculiar Institution in Texas was:

What proportion of Texans lived west of the Balcones Escarpment in 2010?

Many Texas Democrats supported this Republican presidential nominee in 1952 and 1956:

All but which of the following legal devices were used to limit minority voting into the 1960s:

The dominant model of state income growth is named for what Nobel prize-winning economist?

In 1950, Texas ranked 30^th among the states in median family income. Where did Texas rank in 2018? (1=richest, 51=poorest)

The value that a worker produces in a period of time, like a week or a year, is called?

The statistic employed to measure the degree of income inequality between nations or states within a nation is: