Engaging Texas History Resources
Texas Forts & The Last Indian Wars
After Texas won independence from Mexico, it existed as an independent nation for 10 years. Left on its own, the new country had to battle great odds to survive. Money, Indians and Mexico presented constant problems for its leaders and its people. The history of how these early Texans met these challenges weaves an interesting story of the Lone Star Republic. (Color).
Worksheet/activity sets for Elementary or Secondary
Worksheet/activity sets for Elementary or Secondary
Texas Cattle Empire
From the days of Spanish explorers and missions, cattle have played a part in Texas history. Follow the story of the Texas Longhorn from the Plains of South Texas up the long drive trails, to the modern Texas Cattle Empire. (Color)
Worksheet/activity sets for Elementary or Secondary
Worksheet/activity sets for Elementary or Secondary
Settlement of the Texas Plains
The settlement of the Texas Plains required a new way of life and new tools. Windmills, barbed wire, and the blue steel plow had to be invented and railroad lines had to tie the frontier to eastern cities. Finally, a new method of farming had to be developed for the dry climate. Only then could the Plains be conquered.. (Color)
Worksheet/activity sets for Elementary or Secondary
Worksheet/activity sets for Elementary or Secondary
The Texas Oil Empire
From Native Americans to Spanish explorers to early Anglo Americans, oil seeps were a curiosity. But in the late 1800’s the first wells were drilled in Texas and by the turn of the century the world’s largest oil field was discovered at Spindletop. Oil discoveries supported the state economy through the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, helped defend our nation through two world wars and served as the backbone of the state’s growth as an international industrial giant. Learn the story of oil discoveries, boom towns and the people of the Texas Oil Empire. (Color)
Worksheet/activity sets for Elementary or Secondary
Worksheet/activity sets for Elementary or Secondary
Texas Economy: Jobs & Geography
Texas is an industrial giant with local, state, national, and international markets. Travel across Texas to learn how even our modern industries are still closely tied to the geography of our state through climate, natural resources and location. (Color)
Worksheet/activity sets for Elementary or Secondary
Worksheet/activity sets for Elementary or Secondary