Which of the following land-based industries formed the basis of the early economic development of Texas?
A) cotton, cattle, timber, and minerals
B) cattle, oil, corn, and real estate speculation
C) mining, cattle, natural gas, and oil
D) manufacturing, oil, silver, and cotton
Question 2
Broad-based taxes collected on the retail price of most items are called
A) general sales taxes.
B) ad valorem taxes.
C) user taxes.
D) hidden taxes.