Spring Break Work:
Using the videos provided on the blog and your notes answer the following questions.
1. (Unit 1; Natural Texas and its People) How did the environment shape the lifestyles of various Native American groups?
2. (Unit 2; Age of Contact) How would have modern technology helped early explorers in Texas?
3. (Unit 3; Celebrate Freedom Week) In what ways are the Texas Constitution and United States Constitution similiar?
4. (Unit 4; Spanish Colonial Era) How has the Spanish culture influenced the culture of Texas?
5. (Unit 5; Mexican National) What were some of the economic, social and political reasons that Americans moved to Texas ? Keep in mind that Texas was part of Mexico at this time.
6. (Unit 6; Revolution and Republic) What were the causes and effects of the Texas Revolution?
7. (Unit 7; Early Statehood) What were the causes and events leading to Texas annexation?
8. (Unit 8; Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction) What was life like in Texas during the Civil War?
9. (Unit 9; Cotton, Cattle and Railroads) How did cotton, cattle, and railroads lead to the expansion of the Texas frontier?
10. (Unit 10; The Age of Oil) Why is oil so important today? What everyday products contain petroleum?
* Questions should be answered one of two ways. You may respond with a blog comment on this page or print out your answers and return them to me after Spring Break. Have a wonderful week and I will see you when we get back!
America the Story of Us: BOOM!
New video up from class today! America the Story of Us- Heartland. Pay close attention to the portions about the railroad, cowboys and cattle! :)
Study for your map quiz tomorrow! Study, have confidence in yourself and you'll do great! :o)
ReplyDeleteEMPRESARIO- a person who, in the early years of the settlement of Texas, had been granted the right to settle on Mexican land in exchange for recruiting and taking responsibility for new settlers. Examples include Stephen F. Austin, Green DeWitt and Martin DeLeon.
ReplyDelete1/14- Civil War project
ReplyDelete1/15- Make a video- What was life like in Texas during the Civil War? Interview one another in character.
1/16- Group Reading- Reconstruction
1/17- Exercise continued
1/18- Happy Friday- Powerpoint Bingo!