The building of ______________ resulted in the birth of many towns and the growth of towns in West Texas.

All of the following are port cities in Texas, except __________.

Early settlements were located close to natural resources because __________.

Read the passage from this week’s Studies Weekly.

Railroads allowed people and goods to move through the state faster than ever before. It also increased settlement in West Texas. Before railroads, this area was largely out of reach of wagons and steamboats. 

“Technology Changes Texas”

What conclusion is based on the passage?

Read the statement:

“Natural resources played a significant role in the early success of Texas settlements.”

Which fact is best supported by the statement?

Read the passage from this week’s Studies Weekly.

In 1690, Spain sent missionaries to Texas. The missionaries' goal was to convert people to Christianity. Spain also wanted missionaries to control the land. Spain sent soldiers to build forts, called presidios, to protect the missions and the colonists. 

“Early Texas Settlements”

The word “presidio” means __________.

Read the passage from this week’s Studies Weekly:

Between 1825 and 1831, Austin encouraged about 1,700 more families to settle in Texas. Other empresarios established colonies throughout southern and eastern Texas. Cities such as Victoria, Nacogdoches, and Gonzales were established by empresarios.

“American Settlers Flock to Texas”

The word “empresario” means __________.

Which of the following Texas cities grew from a Spanish mission?

What can be inferred about the introduction of railroads and automobiles in Texas?

What was one of the major industries in Dallas/Ft. Worth?