● _______________ people used farming to build permanent settlements.
● Spanish settlers developed _______________ to transport water from the _______________ River to the nearby settlement and missions.
● After the _______________, a seawall was constructed and the elevation of _______________ was raised by 17 feet.
● Texas Ranchers used _______________ to get water to the surface.
● Railroads were built that allowed for trade, and easier movement of people. Cities along railroad routes were able to grow.
● Texans today use _______________ to generate electric power.
● Native American people used farming to build permanent settlements.
● Spanish settlers developed acequias to transport water from the Rio Grande River to the nearby settlement and missions.
● After the Galveston hurricane, a seawall was constructed and the elevation of Galveston Island was raised by 17 feet.
● Texas Ranchers used windmills to get water to the surface.
● Railroads were built that allowed for trade, and easier movement of people. Cities along railroad routes were able to grow.
● Texans today use wind turbines to generate electric power.
Vocabulary– use the words from the work box to fill in the blanks
Aeronautics, acequia, agriculture, arid,
bias, drought, Dust Bowl, economy
environment, era, geography, Great Storm,
gusher, historian, historical context, hurricane,
Indigenous people, irrigation, metroplex, modify,
New Spain, periodization, petrochemicals, point of view,
region, seawall
1. geography – the study of the features of the earth and the interactions of humans with the earth. (U2L2 p. 2)
2. historian – a person who studies history and communicates their findings; an expert in or student of history (U2L3 page 1)
3. Primary source – historical record created by a person who experiences something first hand; feeling or action that favors one viewpoint over another. (Only shows one side of a story) U2L3 page 8 & U2L4 page 1)
4. Historical context – details that surround a particular event. (Background details that explain what other things were going on at the time of the historical event) (U2L3 page 8 & U2L4 page 1)
5. Point of view – the perception of the author that influences the creation of a source. (Tells a story from the author's perspective.) U2L4 page 1
6. _______________ – a period of time that is created based on patterns, trends and similar characteristics. (U2L5 page 1)
7. _______________ – the study of history by looking at eras (U2L5 page 1)
8. _______________– large uncontrolled spout of petroleum from a newly drilled well; can be similar to an explosion like a cannon (Example: what happened at Spindletop U2L10 p. 13 U2L4p.23) U2L5 page 18
9. _______________ – an area with common physical characteristics (U2L6 page 9
10. _______________ – having little to no rainfall (U2L7 page 9)
11. _______________- the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services. (U2L7 page 16)
12. _______________ – a chemical obtained from petroleum and natural gas. (Examples of products made from these include plastics, clothing, digital devices, medical equipment, tires, etc…) (U2L6 page 16)
13. _______________ – a very large metropolitan area, usually two or more cities. (U2L7 p. 28)
14. _______________ – a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water (U2L10 p. 1)
15. _______________ – watering of land by artificial means to foster plant growth. (U2L10 p. 1)
16. _______________ – a wall or embankment to protect the shore from erosion or to act as a breakwater. (U2L10 p. 1)
17. _______________ – a storm with sustained winds of at least 74 MPH, which forms over warm water. (U2L10 p. 1)
18. Deadliest Natural disaster in US history was the _______________ (or Galveston Hurricane) U2L10 page 5
19. _______________ – name given to the drought-stricken southern plains region of the US, which suffered severe dust storms during the 1930s. It was caused by drought, overgrazing of cattle and agricultural practices. U2L10 p. 20
20. _______________ – the science of travel through air U2L10 p. 28)
21. _______________ – a ditch or canal used by the Spanish settlers to transport water U2L11 p. 1
22. _______________ – cultivating soil or farming, both growing crops and raising animals or livestock. U2L11 p. 1
23. _______________ – surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives. U2L11 p. 1
24. _______________ – change U2L11 p. 1
25. _______________ – colony of Texas was part of until 1821 U2L11 p. 1
26. _______________ – distinct social and cultural groups that share collective ancestral ties to the lands and natural resources where they live, occupy, or from which they have been displaced. (Earliest inhabitants of North and South America) U2L11 p. 1
● Karwankawas & Jumano both hunted buffalo and other game
● Apache and Comanche both camped near canyons and mountains to provide protection from attacks.
● Esto’k Gna developed early agriculture along the Rio Grande. Their heritage is disappearing quickly due to ______________________. Since they are not recognized by the U.S. Government they have little support in preserving their cultural sites and artifacts. (U2L11 p.19)
6. Periodization
7. Era
8. Gusher
9. Region
10. Arid
11. Economy
12. Petrochemicals
13. Metroplex
14. Drought
15. Irrigation
16. Seawall
17. Hurricane
18. Great Storm
19. Dust Bowl
20. Aeronautics
21. Acequia
22. Agriculture
23. Environment
24. Modify
25. New Spain
26. Indigenous people
Esto’k Gna developed early agriculture along the Rio Grande. Their heritage is disappearing quickly due to bias. Since they are not recognized by the U.S. Government they have little support in preserving their cultural sites and artifacts.
● Ancient people used farming to build permanent settlements.
● Spanish settlers developed acequias to transport water from the Rio Grande River to the nearby settlement and missions.
● After the Galveston hurricane of 1900, a seawall was constructed and the elevation of the city of Galveston was raised by 17 feet.
● Texas Ranchers used windmills to get water to the surface.
● Railroads were built that allowed for trade and easier movement of people. Cities along railroad routes were able to grow.
● Texans today use wind turbines to generate electric power.
● Ancient people used farming to build permanent settlements.
To get more information about this, you can research the development of agricultural practices and how they contributed to the formation of permanent settlements. You can look into the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to settled agricultural communities and the importance of agriculture in providing a stable food supply.
● Spanish settlers developed irrigation systems to transport water from the nearby river to the settlement and missions.
To learn more about this, you can study the history of Spanish colonization in the region, specifically focusing on their methods of water management and irrigation. Look into the construction of aqueducts, canals, or other water transport systems used by the Spanish settlers to bring water to their settlements.
● After the Galveston hurricane of 1900, a seawall was constructed, and the elevation of Galveston was raised by 17 feet.
To delve deeper into this topic, you can explore the history of the Galveston hurricane of 1900 and its devastating impact on the city. Research the subsequent efforts to protect the city from future hurricanes, such as the construction of the seawall and the process of raising the elevation of Galveston.
● Texas ranchers used windmills to get water to the surface.
To gather more information on this, you can investigate the use of windmills in ranching practices. Look into how windmills were constructed and utilized to pump water from underground sources for livestock and agricultural purposes.
● Railroads were built that allowed for trade and easier movement of people. Cities along railroad routes were able to grow.
To understand the significance of railroads in Texas' development, you can study the history of rail transportation in the state. Research the construction of rail lines, their impact on trade and commerce, and the growth of cities along these routes.
● Texans today use wind turbines to generate electric power.
To grasp the current use of wind power in Texas, you can research the state's involvement in renewable energy production, specifically wind energy. Explore the installation and operation of wind turbines, the capacity of wind farms, and the contribution of wind power to Texas' overall electricity generation.
By exploring these topics, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how various factors and developments shaped Texas' history and its present-day practices.