Which political group dominated Texas elections at all levels for nearly a century following Reconstruction?the Republican PartyPopulistsindependentsthe Democratic Party

Which of the following is a characteristic of the political climate in Texas after the civil rights movement?a comparatively low level of state-funded social services, which are kept minimal by a general hostility toward progressive taxationculturally liberal social policies in areas such as education, religion, and civil rightsa strong third-party influence that has offset the power of Democrats and Republicanspolicies that support government-driven economic growth, such as environmental regulations that stimulate businesses

In the post-Civil War era, two of the most important Republican figures in Texas were African Americans George T. Ruby and Norris Wright Cuney. Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

What political party emerged for the first time after the 1854 congressional elections and had a firm commitment to oppose future concessions to Southern slave interests?Group of answer choicesthe Republican PartyNorthern Democratsthe American Partythe Constitutional Union PartyNext

The election of 1896 resulted in WHICH ONE of the following?Group of answer choicesThe Republicans winning several states in the Deep South for the first time since the end of Reconstruction.Democrat William Jennings Bryan enjoying his greatest support in the industrial Northeast.Republican William McKinley gaining the presidency by winning the southern rural vote.The Populist movement suffering a crippling defeat after its “fusion” with the Democrats.

Which of the following reflect important shifts in political power in Texas that were made apparent by the 2010 Census?Multiple select question.Texas is losing population.Texas is returning to its agricultural roots.Texas is becoming more urban.Texans are overwhelmingly liberal in ideology.Texas is a majority-minority state.