Thinking like a Historian
Why is it important to think like a Historian?
Because it allows us to analyze the past and understand to improve our lives in the future.
How does knowing about the Great Depression help us today?
It helps us to know about tough times in American history and gives us a look at how to prevent that from happening again.
What is the Mountians and Basins region like?
Very far Eest Texas. A very diverse landscape; Geography: lots of mountians, hills, valleys, and basins. Climate: Very hot days, cool nights, not a lot of rainfall, it is very ARID. Vegitation: Cactuses and other succulents, tall and thing grass, lots of thin plants with hard exterriors and spikes to protect the water inside them. Ranching + Farming things that can survive of little water and natural plants, Oil, Natural gas, Limestone, Copper, Clay, and other rocks/gravels and mineral. Attractions: Guadalupe Peak, Big Bend, Mcdonald Observatory, pueblo houses. Major Cities: El Paso, and Alpine.
What are the Major and unique Economics of the Coastal Plains?
Fishing, Shrimping, Tourism, Shipping
Multiple political ideals that come from Ancient Greece and Rome.
Citizenship, Democracy, Republic, and Voting in elections.
taking into consideration how the author was influenced by when and where the document was produced
contextualizing
What is the first thing Historians do?
They organize History into different Eras to help organize History.
The Battle of the Alamo
We see an event that affected all of American history. By standing their ground and giving the other Texans time to rally and defeat Santa Anna and Mexico this event helped win the Texas revolution. Without it Mexico may have held on to Texas forever or at least a longer time.
What is the Coastal plains where we live like?
Location: This is where we live, it is the largest of the four regions of Texas. Also known as East and South Texas. Geography: Lots of plains, marshes/swamps, and forests. Lots of rivers Climate: Air is very humid. Very low elevation. Not very much snow during the winter. Vegetation/Resources: diverse wildlife and vegitation. Lots of rain. Lots of trees and thick tall grasses. Timber, Diverse farming, Liginite, Cotton, Corn, and Sorgum are grown the most. Oil and natural gas, and fishing. Major Cities: Dallas, Longview, Larado, Tyler, Houston, San Jacinto, San Antonio, Austin. Attractions: Museums, Historical sites, Amusement parks, and beaches.
What are the Major and Unique Economics of the Great Plains?
Hunting, Llanite mining, Mohair production, and many unique natural gasses.
A Political ideal where power remains with the states or states rights.
Confederation
comparing different sources in order to 1) gain a more accurate account of the past, 2) evaluate the validity of a source, and/or 3) consider multiple perspectives
corroboration
What are some things that Historians do?
They collect artifacts, read books written back then, listen to old stories, and find anything else they can to help them study the past.
Daily Double: The American Revolution
It taught us that the "small guy" can beat the large guy in a fight. It showed the world that if you try hard enough and have enough support you can achieve a revolution.
What is the North Central Plains like?
Location: North/Central Texas. Geography: Lots of plains and hills, tons of grassland for grazing ranch animals. Many rivers and tributaries. Major crops and livestock: Corn, Cotton, Pigs, Cows, Sheep, Chickens, Goats, Turkey. Major Cities: Ft. Worth, Abilene, Wichita Falls, Denton, Arlignton, and Waco. Very close to Austin and San Antonio. Resources: Timber, Limestone, Gravel, Oil and natural Gas. Attractions: Amusuement parks, Fishing, Museums, lots of major industry.
What are the major and unique economics of the North Central Plains?
Museums, Factories, Ranching, and Camping.
Where did Texas get its ideas of government?
From the US - Because most citizens and leaders were form the US.
And
Mexico - Anglo settlers loved many conceptions from the Mexican constitution in 1824 before it was changed and they wanted to bring back some of those ideas.
the personal attributes and life experiences of an author that may have influenced his/her point of view
frame of reference
Can you be a Historian?
Yes, but that means I have to learn to; analyze what I learn, think critically about it, and be able to read and write about history.
Daily Triple: The Battle of San Jacinto
The final battle of the texas revolution. Teaches us that once the leader is caught especially when the whole nation doesn't like him that they won't follow his word when he signs a treaty even though it ended the war. Although Mexico NEVER saw Texas as independent until the US-Mexican War.
What is the Great Plains like?
Location: North/West Texas. Geography: Platues, hills, plains, steep slopes, dusty, almost arid. Major Crops/Livestock: Wheat, Cotton, sorghum, goats, cows, horses, and sheep. Other Resources: Llanite, Mohair, petroleum, helium, natural gas, oil. Major Cities: Lubbock, Amarillo, San Angelo, Midland, and Odessa. Attractions/Landmarks: Caprock Escarpement, Edwards Plateau, Llano Basin, Palo and Duro Canyon.
What are the Major and Unique Economies of the Mountians and Basins?
Trade with Mexico, Tourism, Scientific and Technological industries, lots of mining of many different things - mostly rock/gravel/minerals.
The process where a foriegn born immigrant becomes a citizen?
Naturalization
examining a document to inquire about who, when, where, and why the document was created along with identifying the type of document
sourcing
What are some common objects used to keep track of history?
Calanders, Journals/diaries, Newspapers/books, Bones, Buried treasures, Old houses/architecture.
Washington-on-the-Brazos
A small South-East Texas community where the first government, Texas constitution, Texas Declaration of independence were all born.
What are the 12 sub- regions of Texas?
1. High Plains, 2. Rolling Plains, 3. Trans-Pecos Mountians, 4. Edwards Plateau/Hill Country, 5. South Plains, 6. Gulf Prairies and Marshes, 7. Post Oak Savannah, 8. Piney Woods, 9. Blackland Prairies, 10, Cross Timbers and Prairies, 11. Permian Basin, 12. Big Bend.
Daily Double: What is the economy and why is it important?
a system that governs the production, consumption, and exchange of goods and services within a society, essentially determining how resources are allocated among its members; it's important because it directly impacts people's living standards by influencing factors like employment, income, and access to necessities like food and housing through the production and distribution of goods and services within a region
What were the 3 branches of the Texas government?
Legislative.
Executive.
Judicial.
the circumstances of the time in which an event occurred or in which an author lived that may have influenced his/her point of view
historical context