The image of Texas Rangers as heroes is ironic because __________.
A. many of them participated in the lynchings of African Americans
B. cattle ranchers experienced great losses resulting from rustling by Texas Rangers
C. Hispanics have perceived them as a symbol of ruthless suppression
D. most of them failed to protect the settlers from Indian attacks on the frontier
Answer: C
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A. Insiders offer electoral help, while outsiders more commonly threaten electoral harm. B. Insiders offer electoral help, while outsiders are more likely to field their own candidates. C. Insiders stay neutral in elections to preserve access, while outsiders more commonly threaten electoral harm. D. Insiders more commonly threaten electoral harm, while outsiders offer electoral help.
Sustained population growth in Texas has __________.
A. led to increased clogging of roads and highways in urban and suburban areas B. led to the rapid construction of nuclear power plants to alleviate energy needs C. resulted in increasing numbers of Democrats being elected to the state legislature D. led to significant increases in state tax rates and the provision of far greater services to citizens
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In what city was Martin Luther King, Jr., assassinated in 1968, setting off riots in more than 100 cities?
A. Memphis, Tennessee B. Atlanta, Georgia C. Watts, California D. Montgomery, Alabama E. Dallas, Texas