The Native American population in Texas declined in the centuries following European colonization for all the following reasons except
A) Spanish explorers and their African slaves brought diseases.
B) violence between the native population and immigrant whites was constant and pervasive.
C) some Texan Anglo leaders pursued policies of removal and extermination.
D) the onset of severe and long-lasting drought.
D
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Which of the following would a trustee consider most important according to Edmund Burke’s concept of the ideal Congress?
a. Making sure her party wins the most seats in an upcoming election b. Talking to constituents in her district to determine what their views are on funding charter schools c. Discussing immigration reform with fellow members of Congress to figure out a policy that is best for the country as a whole d. Voting in favor of new environmental regulations that a majority of her constituents prefer, even though she personally prefers a different policy
House seats are up for election every
a. four years. b. eight years. c. six years. d. two years. e. five years.
After state architect Greg Green negotiated a $13.8 million settlement against the state through the whistle-blower protection law, the Texas legislature __________.
A. rescinded this law B. changed the law to limit all whistle-blower-suit damages against the state to $250,000 C. exempted the state from lawsuits by whistle-blowers D. prevented the state from appealing a court's decision involving awarding of damages to whistle-blowers
The definition of terrorism contains three points. Which one of the following is not included in the definition?
a. Terrorism is a method, not a goal. b. Terrorism is simply senseless violence. c. Terrorism is violence committed by a nongovernmental actor. d. The target of terrorism is not the direct victims but broader society.