Which of the following describes a consequence of settlers coming into Texas from the Old South in the 1800s?
a. They were primarily oil well diggers looking to make a quick fortune.
b. They brought with them expertise in building railroads.
c. They set up large-scale manufacturing industries in Texas.
d. They planted their cotton culture in the rich soils of east central Texas and the Coastal Plains.
Question 2
A political party is looking for funding from the cash-rich oil industry. Which of the following regions in Texas should it target?
a. the South Texas Prairie
b. the High Plains
c. the Edwards Plateau
d. the Llano Uplift
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