B) Which of the following is an accurate description of the role of geography in shaping the economic development of Texas? (1 point)
The discovery of oil in Texas led to a boom in the economy, creating jobs and a source of wealth.
The Gulf of Mexico provided a natural transportation route for goods and resources, facilitating trade and economic growth.
The lack of navigable rivers in Texas hindered transportation and limited economic development.
The presence of the Rocky Mountains in West Texas prevented settlers from expanding westward, limiting economic opportunities in the region.
A) Which of the following is an accurate description of one of the ways that cultural patterns influenced diffusion in Texas? (1 point)
British Protestants settled in order to gain religious freedom.
Indigenous groups traded knowledge with Spanish colonizers, exchanging information for cultural elements, sometimes via forced assimilation.
Cowboys and ranchers were very isolated and did not interact much with the majority of Texans.
Migration from Mexico and Latin America started after the Mexican-American War, bringing elements of Mexican culture to the U.S.
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