Which of these statements best explains a common similarity shared by the Karankawa and Jumano in adapting to their natural surroundings?(1 point)
Responses
Both groups used alligator and shark grease to fight off mosquitoes.
Both groups used alligator and shark grease to fight off mosquitoes.
Both groups built permanent homes from adobe.
Both groups built permanent homes from adobe.
Both groups used simple irrigation methods to water their crops.
Both groups used simple irrigation methods to water their crops.
Both groups wandered in search of bison and other game.
Use the passage to answer the question.
“Given that the power to influence decisions that affect our lives is concentrated in the established systems of our government, I felt that I could contribute by participating in that process. There is a place for those who remain outside these processes, but I felt that I could contribute by influencing policy from the inside.”
—U.S. Representative Henry B. González,
“From Participation to Equality,” 1996
What does Representative Henry B. González’s statement about contributing to the political process imply about the role he played in influencing settlement patterns, economic development, and environmental modifications in San Antonio?
(1 point)
Responses
He led the group that approved the construction of a seawall to protect San Antonio residents from damaging floods.
He sponsored legislation to keep San Antonio residents of Mexican descent segregated in neighborhoods damaged by floods.
He wrote legislation to fund the Olmos Dam and control flooding on the San Antonio River.
He improved the way of life for underrepresented San Antonio residents of Mexican descent affected by constant flooding.
He improved the way of life for underrepresented San Antonio residents of Mexican descent affected by constant flooding.
Which statement best describes how modifications to the environment impacted the development of legal codes throughout the various eras of Texas history?(1 point)
Responses
In many but not all cases, Texas has developed legal codes to address human modifications to the environment.
In all cases, Texas has developed legal codes to address human modifications to the environment.
Texas has rarely developed legal codes to address human modifications to the environment.
Texas has never developed legal codes to address human modifications to the environment.
In many but not all cases, Texas has developed legal codes to address human modifications to the environment.
What were the causes of the Dust Bowl?(1 point)
Responses
The Dust Bowl was caused by drought, overgrazing, and commercial agriculture.
The Dust Bowl was caused by drought, overgrazing, and the actions of the Great Plains committee.
The Dust Bowl was caused by drought, overgrazing, and the near extinction of the buffalo.
The Dust Bowl was caused by drought, overgrazing, and DDT.
The Dust Bowl was caused by drought, overgrazing, and commercial agriculture.
1. Both groups wondered and search of bison and other game.
4. The dust bowl was caused by drought, overgrazing, and commercial agriculture.
Which statement best describes the impact that technology has had on environment throughout the various eras of Texas history?(1 point)
Responses
Technology has had both a positive and negative impact on the environment during various eras of Texas history.
Technology has had only a negative impact on the environment during various eras of Texas history.
Technology led to only negative impacts during the Dust Bowl.
Technology has had only a positive impact on the environment during various eras of Texas history.