Eras
Civil War & Reconstruction
Expansion & Industry
Civil Rights & Government
STAAR Skills
100
Which era includes Texas becoming independent from Mexico?
Revolution and Republic
100
What was the primary reason Texas joined the Confederacy?
To protect slavery
100
Which group helped protect settlers in West Texas?
Buffalo Soldiers
100
Which amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of race?
15th Amendment
100
A textbook describing the Texas Revolution is what type of source?
Secondary source
200
Put these eras in correct order:
Mexican National, Spanish Colonial, Republic
Spanish Colonial → Mexican National → Republic
200
Which economic system in Texas was most affected by the Civil War?
Plantation/slave-based agriculture
200
What was one major effect of westward expansion on American Indians in Texas?
Displacement/removal
200
What was the goal of LULAC?
Fight for Mexican American civil rights
200
The discovery of oil in Texas led to rapid population growth.
What is the effect in this statement?
Rapid population growth
300
Which era would include the greatest influence of Spanish culture on Texas? Explain why.
Spanish Colonial (Spain controlled Texas and established missions/government)
300
Explain one political AND one economic effect of Reconstruction in Texas.
Political = new laws/government changes; Economic = damaged economy
300
How did railroads change the Texas economy?
Increased trade, connected markets, helped cities grow
300
Which principle of government prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
300
A map shows most early settlements located near rivers.
What is the BEST explanation for this pattern?
Access to water, transportation, and resources
400
How did the transition from Mexican National to Republic change Texas politically?
Texas gained independence and formed its own government
400
Why did many Texans resist Reconstruction policies?
Federal control, loss of power, changes to social structure
400
Why was the cattle industry important to Texas after the Civil War?
Boosted economy, created jobs, supported trade
400
How did leaders like Barbara Jordan impact Texas government?
Promoted equality, influenced laws, increased representation
400
A graph shows a sharp decline in crop production during the 1930s.
Which event MOST likely caused this?
The Dust Bowl
500
Why is it important for historians to divide Texas history into eras instead of studying events randomly?
Helps organize information, identify patterns, and understand change over time
500
How did the end of slavery impact the social structure of Texas?
Shift from enslaved labor to free labor; new challenges for freedmen
500
How did BOTH railroads and the cattle industry contribute to urbanization in Texas?
Increased trade + movement of goods/people → city growth
500
Why is civic participation important in a democratic society?
Ensures citizens have a voice, supports government accountability
500
A primary source describes farmers losing land during a drought.What TWO conclusions can be drawn?
Environmental challenges affected economy AND led to migration