What BEST Explains Why Texas Turned from a Democratic Stronghold

question 27

Multiple Choice

What BEST explains why Texas turned from a Democratic stronghold in the 1930s to a Republican stronghold in the 2000s?

• A) Texans on average became more conservative over time.
• B) The Democratic Party paid little attention to recruiting strong candidates for political office.
• C) The Democratic Party became more liberal over time.
• D) The national Democratic Party just assumed it would always control Texas.

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