POLITICAL and ECONOMIC identity examples
What they changed
EXPLANATION
Political - new Texas Constitution of 1876
*limiting government’s power
*protecting citizens’ rights in the state Bill of Rights
The state Constitution of 1876 limits the amount of power the state government may have.
Started with a long _______ of __________. (Unit 5 Lesson 9 page 7)
Political - new Texas Constitution of 1876
Restructured Texas government and election process
Voters gained the power to elect more leaders as ________________ (Unit 5 Lesson 9 page 7)
Economic - agriculture importance continues
Cotton demand decreased, but people refocused production.
Wheat and ________ became important crops. (Unit 5 Lesson 9 page 13)
Economic - ranching
ranching and the cattle industry became important in Texas
Farmers started raising livestock, such as cattle and pigs, and trading them for food.
(EXPLANATION)
The new Texas Constitution of 1876 changed the political landscape in several ways. Firstly, it limited the power of the state government, ensuring that it would not become too centralized or oppressive. This was done by clearly outlining the powers and limitations of the government in the constitution. Secondly, it protected the rights of citizens by enshrining them in the state Bill of Rights. This gave individuals legal protection and ensured that their rights would not be violated by the government.
The restructuring of Texas government and the election process was another significant political change. With the new constitution, voters gained the power to elect more leaders through direct election. This meant that the people had a greater say in determining their representatives, leading to a more democratic system.
On the economic side, the importance of agriculture continued in Texas. Although the demand for cotton decreased, people adapted by refocusing their production on other crops. Wheat and a yet unspecified crop became important crops, allowing farmers to diversify their agricultural output and maintain economic stability.
Ranching also played a significant role in the Texas economy. As agriculture diversified, ranching and the cattle industry became important in the state. Farmers began raising livestock, particularly cattle and pigs, and traded them for food, contributing to the growth of the economy and providing a new source of income for Texans.