Lone Star Politics Chapter 1 Introduction (Hispanic Population) Exercise

Multiple Choice

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1. One of the concerns prompting Texas’ independence from Mexico was the increase of migrants from Mexico. This map shows the percentage of the population for each state that is Hispanic currently. Click on Texas. In 2014, what was percentage of population of Texas was Hispanic?
a. 24.1%
b. 30.5%
c. 38.6%
d. 47.7%
Ans:  C
Learning Objective: Describe how the state’s geography and demographics shape its politics.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Difficulty Level: Easy

2. Texas is ranked second in the nation in terms of Hispanic population. If you hover your cursor over the other states, you can see the details on their population. Which state has the highest percentage of its population that is Hispanic?
a. Arizona
b. California
c. Nevada
d. New Mexico
Ans: D
Learning Objective: Describe how the state’s geography and demographics shape its politics.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Difficulty Level: Medium

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3. Where the previous map showed the Hispanic population as a percentage, these maps show it in total numbers, projecting it out until 2050. In terms of total population, the map on the left shows that Texas is ranked second in the country.  Compare Texas’ population with the other states. Which state has the highest total Hispanic population?
a. Arizona
b. California
c. Florida
d. New York
Ans:  B
Learning Objective: Describe how the state’s geography and demographics shape its politics.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Difficulty Level: Medium

4. The news talks about demographic changes that will lead some states to have a majority-minority population. At what point will the Hispanic population of Texas equal the White population? Compare the projected populations in Texas for Hispanics and Whites. Beginning in 2020, slide the timelines forward for both maps.  In what year will the number of Hispanics surpass the number of Whites?
a. 2019
b. 2022
c. 2035
d. 2047
Ans: B
Learning Objective: Describe how the state’s geography and demographics shape its politics.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Difficulty Level: Hard