One way the political identity of Texas developed further after the Civil War was through the(1 point) Responses development of the cattle industry to help rebuild the Texas economy. development of the cattle industry to help rebuild the Texas economy. expanded use of the Texas Rangers to protect Texas land and citizens. expanded use of the Texas Rangers to protect Texas land and citizens. improved relationships between White, Black, and Indigenous groups. improved relationships between White, Black, and Indigenous groups. increased drilling for oil and growth of the oil industry across Texas.