Author Question: Since independence from Mexico in 1836, which ethnic group has dominated Texas politics and ... (Read 69 times)

cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Since independence from Mexico in 1836, which ethnic group has dominated Texas politics and government, providing all of Texas's governors, almost all of its statewide officials, and the overwhelming majority of its legislators?

A) Hispanics
B) African Americans
C) Asian Americans
D) Native Americans
E) Anglos

Question 2

The first permanent resident Asian Americans in Texas were likely Chinese who immigrated to the state as laborers for

A) railroad construction.
B) agriculture.
C) cattle ranching.
D) the tanning industry.
E) road construction.