12 Eras in Texas History (U2L5 pages 19-23)
Era
Dates
Summary
13,000 B.C. - 1591
When farming and permanent settlements were introduced to Texas.
Age of Contact
Encounters between Native Americans and Spanish Explorers
1690-1821
Mexican National
When Texas was part of Mexico after they won independence from Spain.
Revolution (1835) & Republic (1836)
1845-1861
Texas became the 28th state of the USA.
1861-1875
1865-____
Growth of cotton and Cattle industries. Railroad also started connecting people and allowed for people and goods to travel faster to more places
Industrialization & Reconstruction
1865-1900
1865-1898
Reconstruction and Gilded Age
During this era, Texas experienced the effects of Reconstruction after the Civil War. The state saw significant changes in its political and social structure as it coped with the aftermath of slavery and the transition to a new economic system. The Gilded Age, a period of rapid industrialization and economic growth, also had an impact on Texas. The state's cotton and cattle industries expanded, and the railroad system improved, connecting more areas and facilitating faster transportation of goods and people.
To find more information about this era, you can refer to pages 19-23 in Unit 2 Lesson 5 (U2L5) of your study materials. This section should provide a detailed summary of the era, including specific dates and events.