Compare and contrast Daniel Elazar's three political subcultures. Which of these most accurately describes the Texas political culture? What explanations can you provide for the prevalence of these views and attitudes among Texans?

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1. Identify the major features of each of the three subcultures-individualistic, moralistic, and traditionalistic-and explain how they differ from one another.
2. Identify individualistic and traditionalistic as the two dominant subcultures of Texas and explain how they have combined to produce a conservative culture.
3. Explain the patterns of settlement of Texas by Anglo populations and the subcultures brought by Anglos.

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