About how the government should function
Political Culture and People of Texas
Analyze the Political Culture of Texas
State Political Culture
Texas is mixed
traditionalistic
individualistic
Traditionalistic
Supports the status quo
Government is a necessary evil
Individualistic
individual interests first
Government is a dirty business
Moralistic
Developed from Puritanism
Participation is a worthwhile duty
Community is prior to the individual
Optimistic about societal improvement through government
National Political Culture
democracy
equality
liberty
Political Culture, Defined
beliefs
values
attitudes
Outline the Political History of Texas
Watch "A Brief Political History of Texas"
Examine the Diversity of People in Texas
Projections
Population Growth
Domestic immigration - 28%
International immigration - 22%
Illegal immigrant population
Foreign born population by State and County
Natural increase - 50%
Urban and Rural
Race and Ethnicity
Asian - 5%
Hispanic - 40%
Black - 13%
White - 41%
Identify the Major Industries that Shape the Texas Economy
Military
Major Bases in Texas
Employs about 150,000 Civilians
Hi Tech
Tesla
Dell
Texas Instruments
Oil
Gulf
Spindletop
Oil Production in Texas
Agriculture
Cattle
Cotton
Describe the Geography of Texas
Major Cities
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Lubbock
Amarillo
El Paso
Houston
San Antonio
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Austin - Capital
Regions of Texas
Gulf Coastal Plains
Very diverse economy
Most populated region
Basin and Range
Mountains, little rain, and few people
Great Plains
Economy centered on agriculture, cotton production,
ranching, and petroleum production
The Interior Lowlands
Agricultural economy and rural population
