The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history. Explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first mainland Spanish settlement; 1718, founding of San Antonio; 1821, independence from Spain; 1836, Texas independence; 1845, annexation; 1861, Civil War begins; 1876, adoption of current state constitution; and 1901, discovery of oil at Spindletop.
The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas during the late 19th, 20th, and early 21st centuries. Analyze the political, economic, and social impact of World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, and significant issues in the latter half of the 20th and early 21st centuries such as political and economic controversies, immigration, and migration on the history of Texas.
The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas during the late 19th, 20th, and early 21st centuries. Explain how the oil industry led to the industrialization of Texas.
The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas during the late 19th, 20th, and early 21st centuries. Define and trace the impact of "boom-and-bust" cycles of leading Texas industries throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries such as farming, oil and gas production, cotton, ranching, real estate, banking, and computer technology.
The student understands the effects of the interaction between humans and the environment in Texas. Explain ways in which geographic factors such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the Dust Bowl, limited water resources, and alternative energy sources have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas.
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