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In Texas History, students will explore the complete timeline, geography, culture, and government of the Lone Star State from its earliest days to the modern era. The curriculum aligns with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and is broken down into major historical eras.
Topics covered this year:
Native American Cultures: Lifestyles of early Gulf, Plains, and Puebloan peoples.
European Exploration: Spanish and French explorers mapping the Gulf Coast.
Spanish Mission System: Establishment of missions, presidios, and towns.
Mexican Colonization: The empresario system and Anglo-American settlement.
Texas Revolution: Key battles including the Alamo, Goliad, and San Jacinto.
Republic of Texas: Challenges and achievements of independent Texas.
U.S. Annexation: The process of Texas becoming the 28th state.
Civil War & Reconstruction: The impact of the war on Texas and its aftermath.
Cotton, Cattle, & Railroads: Economic growth and development of the frontier.
The Oil Boom: The Spindletop discovery and the rise of industrialization.
Modern Texas: Political changes, urbanization, and 20th/21st-century growth.
Texas Geography: The four major geographic regions and environmental impact.
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