In the Section Transitions to the Twenty-First Century, the Authors

question 55

Multiple Choice

In the section Transitions to the Twenty-First Century, the authors write, "Texas spent the rest of the twentieth century in transition." Which of the following is noted in that section as a transition?

• A) the creation of a public school system in Texas
• B) the growth of women's political rights and participation
• C) growing support for the Democratic Party
• D) the irrelevance of the Texas energy industry

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