Kevin's Cards about Texas Eras Flashcards
Era Definition
A period of time identified by certain qualities, such as fashion, cultural events, or technology
In the 1920s what happened with women
They earned the right to vote
What are some Possible Characteristics of an Era
Wars, Political Movements, Religious Movements, Cultural Events, Famous People, Technology, Fashion, Art, Music, and Architecture
Transition Definition
A change that results from an event
What events often marks a transition
Wars, Political Movement, or Large Changes in technology often mark the transition
Early Texas History can be broken into eras by what
By the rulers
Who were the first settlers in Texas
The Paleo Indians
When did the first settlers arrive in Texas
12,000 years during the ice age
American Indians were great hunters but what did they eat
Mammoths and long horned bison
After the climate change how did this effect the American Indians hunting
They couldn’t go for big animals so they got small ones and plants
After 1,500 years after the climate change what way of life did the American Indians adopt
Agriculture
What crops did the American Indians Collect
Corn, Squash, Pumpkins, and Beans
When did the first Spanish Explorers arrive in Texas
In the early 16th Century
When was a Spanish Colony finally colonized
1691
Colony Definition
A community formed by settlers who try to establish the laws and customs of their Motherland
Which explorer failed French Settlement
Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur da La Salle
The Spanish Era is marked by what
Missions and Presidios
Mission Definition
Buildings or groups of buildings established by religious people from another country to spread religion
Presidio Definition
A Spanish Fort that protects a mission
What was the first Spanish Mission and when was it established
Mission San Francisco de la Espada in 1690
The Spanish Influenced what in Texas
Roman Catholicism
Legacy Definition
A tradition passed down from one generation or group of people to the next
How did the American Indians groups survive in Texas
Hunting and Agriculture
When did Mexico win its independence from Spain
In 1821
What was the war between Mexico and Spain called
Mexico War for Independence
When Mexico won its what two places were joined
Texas and Coahuila
Where is Coahuila located
In Northern Mexico
The Rio Grande forms the border between which two places
Coahuila (Mexico) and Texas
When Coahuila and Texas were joined together they formed the Mexican State of what
The Mexican State of Coahuila y Tejas
Migrate Definition
To move from one region to another
Who encouraged people to migrate to Texas
Stephen F. Austin
Who is the father of Texas
Stephen F. Austin
What happened when U.S migration to Texas got intense
The Mexican Government banned U.S immigration to Mexico
What battle did the Texans win to gain their independence
The Battle of San Jacinto
How long did the Republic of Texas last
1836-1845
Throughout the Republic of Texas era conflict with who continued
Conflict with Mexico
In what year did Texas join the U.S
In 1845
The Annexation of Texas led to which War/Event
American-Mexican War
Who came to settle the rich farmland and organized towns
European Immigrants ( Mainly from Germany )
When did Texas join the Confederate States
In 1861
The Confederate States of America Definition
The group of Southern States that seceded from, or left, the United states sparking the Civil War
Many Southern States were dependent on what
Slave Labor
Reconstruction Definition
The era (1863-1877) after the Civil War during which the Federal Government imposed laws for Southern States to rejoin the Union
What party came into party during The reconstruction Era
Democratic Party came into power
When were Slaves pronounced free in Texas
June 19th, 1865
What is remembered in Juneteenth Celebrations
When Slaves were released
How did Texas change between 1821 and 1845
The Leaders, Migration, and Wars
When was the Era of Reform
After the Reconstruction Era
Populist Party Definition
A U.S political party that was active in the 1890s that supported farmers’ and miners’ issues
What happened in The 1920s in Texas
Booms of Oil and Cattle, the Oil industry expanded greatly, Texas led in oil production, Manufacturing increased, and Agriculture is heavily mechanized
Mechanized Definition
Work done automatically by machines than by humans
The boom in the 1920s led to what
A big bust in 1930s
How did the Great Depression affect farmers
Farers had large price drops on crops
Why was the Texas Plains known as the Dust Bowl
Due to severe drought and wind forcing farmers away from their land
Many Texans migrated where during the Great Depression
The West Coast
How many Texans were in WWII
750,00 Texans including 12,00 Women
During WWII Texas became known a providing what
Texas became known as providing military training
What did WWII bring
Economic Recovery
How many Texans died in WWII
22,022 Texans
Classification Definition
Involves arranging things into groups
Topical Organization Definition
Arranges information into topic that relate to a larger category
What are the Categories of History
Cultural, Political, Economic
Does History divide itself in eras
No
Chronological Organization Definition
The flow of time
How long was the Age of Contact
1528-1690
How long was the Spanish Colonial Era
1690-1821
How long was the Mexican National Era
1821-1836
How long was the Revolution and Republic Era
1835-1845
How long was the Early Statehood Era
1845-1860
How long was the Civil War and Reconstruction Era
1861-1876
How long was the Cotton, Cattle, and Railroad Era
1865-1910
How long was the Age of Oil Era
1900-1929
How long was the Great Depression and WWII Era
1929-1945
How long was the Civil Rights and Conservation Era
1945-Present
How long was the Contemporary Texas Era
1980-Present
