Texas elites were able to maintain their control of politics and government through most of the 1900s through a number of practices, including __________
a. legislation designed to increase the number of voters
b. restrictive voter laws such as the poll tax
c. grass-roots politics
d. encouraging voting by minorities
Answer: b
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a. racial quotas in university admissions b. grandfather clauses c. all forms of affirmative action d. Jim Crow laws
Which of the following statements is true of political machines?
a. They generally referred to local American parties that were loosely organized. b. Theycomprised of party workers who worked independentlyat the city level. c. Theywere ineffective in managing a precinct government. d. They assured immigrants a political network to respond to their needs. e. They were devoid of any form of corruption.
Pollution is the result of industrialization, increased consumption, and population growth
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Since the 1980s the Republican Party has gained strength in which of the following areas?
a. urban b. coastal c. southwest d. northeast e. rural