Texas and Texans is a textbook for a Texas studies course on a seventh grade level, with units on Texan history, geography, and government. It is the story of Texas as it developed over periods of time. Texas and Texans also explores ten major themes which help link the elements that people and issues and events share. By recognizing these themes, the student will better understand events of the past and how they affect Texans today.
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CONTENTS
How Do I Study History? TEKS and TAKS Preview for Students and Parents Geography Handbook
UNIT 1 The Geography of Texas CHAPTER 1: Land of Contrasts CHAPTER 2: Regions of Texas
UNIT 2 Explorers and Settlers (Beginnings to 1821) CHAPTER 3: Native Texans CHAPTER 4: Early Explorers CHAPTER 5: Missions & Settlements CHAPTER 6: End of Spanish Rule
UNIT 3 Mexican Texas (1821–1836) CHAPTER 7: Age of Empresarios CHAPTER 8: Growing Tensions CHAPTER 9: Road to Independence CHAPTER 10: The Alamo and Goliad CHAPTER 11: Independence Won
UNIT 4 The Republic of Texas (1836–1845) CHAPTER 12: The Lone Star Republic CHAPTER 13: Pioneer Life
UNIT 5 The Lone Star State (1845–1876) CHAPTER 14: The Young State CHAPTER 15: The Civil War CHAPTER 16: Reconstruction
UNIT 6 Growth and Development (1874–1900) CHAPTER 17: Cultures in Conflict CHAPTER 18: Ranching & Farming CHAPTER 19: Politics & Progress
UNIT 7 The Early Twentieth Century (1900–1950) CHAPTER 20: A New Century CHAPTER 21: World War I and the 1920s CHAPTER 22: The Great Depression CHAPTER 23: War and Peace
UNIT 8 The Modern Era (1950 to the Present) CHAPTER 24: A Changing Society CHAPTER 25: Turmoil & Progress CHAPTER 26: Texas Today CHAPTER 27: The Texas Heritage
UNIT 9 The Government of Texas CHAPTER 28: Democracy & Constitutions CHAPTER 29: Texas State Government CHAPTER 30: Local Government
Appendix What Is an Appendix and How Do I Use One? TAKS Preparation Handbook Primary Sources Library Texas Counties Texas Declaration of Independence Texas Constitutions Governors and Presidents of Texas Honoring America - Flag Etiquette - Star Spangled Banner - The Pledge of Allegiance Glossary Spanish Glossary Index Credits and Acknowledgments