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7th Grade Social Studies
Texas History
1st 6 weeks:
Geography of Texas – 3 weeks
Native Tribes of Texas – 3 weeks
2nd 6 weeks:
European Exploration in Texas – 3 weeks
Texas Missions – 3 weeks
3rd 6 weeks:
Empresarios – 3 weeks
Road to Revolution – 3 weeks
4th 6 weeks:
Texas Revolution & Its Outcomes – 3 weeks
Republic of Texas – 3 weeks
5th 6 weeks:
Statehood – 3 weeks
Civil War & Reconstruction – 3 weeks
6th 6 weeks:
Cattle Drives – 3 weeks
21st Century Texas – 3 weeks
Texas History ~ Grade 7
The study of Texas history explores these
essential concepts:
Texas occupies a unique position in the
United States.
Texas’ diverse geography affected and
continues to affect the cultural, economic,
and political development of the state.
The evolution and growth of Texas includes
colonization and revolution, becoming a
republic, and finally statehood.
Texas and the United States share basic
principles of government and citizens’
rights and responsibilities.
TOPIC: Geography of Texas
BIG IDEA: Texas’ diverse geography affected and continues to affect the cultural, economic,
and political development of the state.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.8 – The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze and interpret data.
7.9 – The student understands the location and characteristics of places and regions in Texas.
7.10 – The student understands the effects of the interaction between humans and the environment in
Texas during the 18th and 19th centuries.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.8A – Create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases representing various aspects of
Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries
7.8B – Pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns in Texas during the 19th
and 20th centuries
7.9A – Locate places and regions of importance in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries
7.9B - Compare places and regions of Texas in terms of physical and human characteristics
7.9C - Analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation,
transportation, and communication on major events in Texas
7.10A – Identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the
consequences of the modifications
7.10 B – Explain ways in which geographic factors have affected the political, economic, and social
development of Texas
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UNDERSTANDINGS
Learners will understand:
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Geography is the study of the Earth’s
surface.
Geographers gather many kinds of
information about a place.
Geographers use a number of tools to
present information and improve
understanding about a place.
Geographers divide the state of Texas
into 4 distinct regions.
Students will know:
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Geographic vocabulary
Tools used to study earth’s surface
Location and characteristics of the
four regions of Texas
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Texas occupies a unique position in the
United States.
Texas’ diverse geography has affected
and continues to affect the cultural,
economic, and political development
of the state.
The evolution and growth of Texas
includes colonization and revolution,
becoming a republic, and finally
statehood.
Student will do:
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Define and identify geographic
vocabulary
Create a map of the regions of
Texas
Compare and contrast the four
regions of the state
TOPIC: Native Tribes of Texas
BIG IDEA: The culture of Texas was influenced by many native tribes who shaped and
defined the history of Texas.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.2 – The student understands how individuals, events, and issues prior to the Texas Revolution shaped
the history of Texas.
7.19 – The student understands the concept of diversity within unity in Texas.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.2A – Compare the cultures of Native Americans in Texas prior to European colonization.
7.9A – Locate places and regions of importance during the 19th and 20th centuries
7.9B – Compare places and regions of Texas in terms of physical and human characteristics
7.9C – Analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms,
irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas
7.10A – Identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and
analyze the consequences of these modifications
7.19A – Explain how the diversity of Texas is reflected in a variety of cultural activities,
celebrations, and performances
UNDERSTANDINGS
Learners will understand:
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The first people to live in Texas probably
descended from people who migrated from
Asia.
Groups of Native Americans developed
different ways of life. Resources of the area
in which they lived determined their way of
life.
Native Americans of the Plains culture relied
on the buffalo; obtaining horses changed
their lives.
Native Americans of the Puebloan cultures
lived in western Texas and shared a similar
way of life.
Western Gulf cultures lived in southern
Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; their
environment shaped their lives.
Students will know:
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The different tribes that populated
Texas
How geography and the environment
influenced the development of each
culture
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
• Texas occupies a unique
position in the United States.
• Texas, diverse geography has
affected and continues to
affect the cultural, economic,
and political development of
the state.
• The evolution and growth of
Texas includes colonization
and revolution, becoming a
republic, and finally statehood.
Student will do:
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Compare / contrast Native
American tribes
Create maps to show locations and
available resources for each tribe
Classify differences between the
tribes
TOPIC: European Exploration
BIG IDEA: The culture of Texas was influenced by many Europeans who shaped and defined
Texas and impacted the native culture.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.1 - The student will understand traditional historical points of reference in Texas history.
7.2 – The student will understand how individuals, events, and issues prior to the Texas Revolution
shaped the history of Texas.
7.19 – The student will understand the concept of diversity within unity in Texas.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.1A – Identify the major eras in Texas history and describe their defining characteristics
7.1B – Apply absolute and relative chronology through sequencing of significant individuals,
events, and time periods
7.1C – Explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and
1861
7.2B – Identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration and
colonization of Texas, including the establishment of Catholic missions
7.19C – Identify examples of Spanish influence on place names such as Amarillo and Rio
Grande, and on vocabulary in Texas, including words that originated from the Spanish cattle
industry
UNDERSTANDINGS
Learners will understand:
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A long history of war in Spain produced
highly skilled soldiers who went on to
conquer parts of the Americas.
The Spanish learned by accident about the
existence of the Americas, but quickly took
advantage of the land’s great riches.
Spain’s early exploration north of Mexico led
to the first European contact with Texas and
its people.
The Spanish searched for treasure in and
around Texas, but failure to find riches
reduced their interest in the land.
Spain’s interest in the lands north of Mexico
was renewed when France sent explorers into
Texas.
Students will know:
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Why Europeans arrived in North
America and what expectations they
had
The positive and negative impact of
the European arrival in North
America
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Texas occupies a unique position in
the United States.
Texas’ diverse geography has
affected and continues to affect the
cultural, economic, and political
development of the state.
The evolution and growth of Texas
includes colonization and
revolution, becoming a republic,
and finally statehood.
Student will do:
• Create maps of explorer routes
• Sequence the events of European
exploration
• Compare / contrast explorers’
motives and objectives
• Identify the causes and effects of
European exploration
• Infer the impact of the European
arrival on native tribes
TOPIC: Mission System
BIG IDEA: Spanish missions were the first attempt at permanent European settlements.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.1 – Students will understand traditional historical points of reference in Texas history.
7.2 – Students will understand how individuals, events, and issues prior to the Texas Revolution
shaped the history of Texas.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.1A – Identify the major eras in Texas history and describe their defining characteristics
7.1B – Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events,
and time periods
7.1C – Explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861
7.2B – Identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration and
colonization of Texas, including the establishment of Catholic missions
7.2F – Contrast Spanish and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas
UNDERSTANDINGS
Learners will understand:
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The Spanish built missions and
presidios in an effort to control
Texas.
Missionaries were unable to bring
about widespread Spanish settlement
in Texas.
In Texas, American filibusters took
advantage of Spanish weaknesses to
increase their own power.
In New Spain, the dream of an
independent Mexico united opposing
forces; Mexico, the nation, was born.
Students will know:
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The purpose of the mission system
Daily life in missions
The reasons for the failure of the
mission system
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
• Texas occupies a unique
position in the United States.
• Texas’ diverse geography has
affected and continues to
affect the cultural, economic,
and political development of
the state.
• The evolution and growth of
Texas includes colonization
and revolution, becoming a
republic, and finally statehood.
Student will do:
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Create a mission floor plan
Analyze daily life in the missions
Identify reasons for the failure of
the mission system
TOPIC: Empresarios
BIG IDEA: Empresarios created the first permanent successful Anglo settlements in Texas.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.2 – Students will understand traditional historical points of reference in Texas history.
7.8 – Students will use geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
7.11 – Students will understand the characteristics, distribution, and migration of population in
Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.1A – Identify the major eras in Texas history and describe their defining characteristics
7.1B – Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events,
and time periods
7.1C – Explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861
7.2C – Identify the contributions of significant individuals including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin,
and Juan Seguin during the colonization of Texas
7.2F – Contrast Spanish and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas
7.8B – Pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns in Texas during the 19th
and 20th centuries
7.9A – Locate places and regions of importance in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries
7.11A – Analyze why immigrant groups came to Texas and where they settled
7.11B – Analyze how immigration and migration to Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries have influenced
Texas
UNDERSTANDINGS
Learners will understand:
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Changes in Mexico prompted the
colonization of Texas in the early 1800s
Moses Austin’s plans brought about the
largest settlement in Texas
Stephen F. Austin and other empresarios
brought many colonists to Texas under
the new laws of Mexico.
Stephen F. Austin and other empresarios
brought many people to Texas during the
1820s and 1830s.
Students will know:
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How the empresario system was
different from the mission system and
why the empresario system was
successful
Moses Austin and Stephen F. Austin
and their impact on Texas
Why United States citizens were
willing to come to Texas
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
• Texas occupies a unique position in
the United States.
• Texas’ diverse geography has
affected and continues to affect the
cultural, economic, and political
development of the state.
• The evolution and growth of Texas
includes colonization and
revolution, becoming a republic,
and finally statehood.
Student will do:
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Create maps of Texas and surrounding land and
the United States during the empresario period
Create letters requesting to join Stephen F.
Austin in his colony
Compare / contrast the mission and empresario
systems
Calculate the price of land to explain the allure
of Texas land
Analyze issues and hardships facing
empresarios
Identify the contributions of Moses Austin and
Stephen F. Austin
TOPIC: The Road to Revolution
BIG IDEA: Cultural and political differences between Anglos and Mexicans led to a
revolution to establish Texas as an independent republic.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.2 – The student will understand how individuals, events, and issues prior to the Texas
Revolution shaped the history of Texas.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.1A – Identify the major eras in Texas history and describe their defining characteristics
7.1B – Apply absolute and relative chronology through sequencing of significant individuals,
events, and time periods
7.1C – Explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, 1861
7.2D – Identify the impact of the Mexican federal Constitution of 1824 on events in Texas
7.2E – Trace the development of events that led to the Texas Revolution, including the Law of
April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou Resolution, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin
7.2F – Contrast Spanish and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas
UNDERSTANDINGS
Learners will understand:
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Differences between Texas and the
United States created conflict between
Texas settlers and the Mexican
government.
As Mexico grew more concerned about
Texas, its actions caused further conflict
with settlers.
Texans resisted the Mexican
government, leading to bloodshed.
The promise of a federalist victory in
Mexico caused Texans to push for
change in their government.
Efforts of Texas settlers to work with the
Mexican government fell apart.
Students will know:
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Key people and events
Differing belief systems of government
and how Texans should be governed
How and why events escalated
How cultural and political differences
and the lack of trust led to increased
tensions
Conventions of 1832 and 1833
Imprisonment of Stephen F. Austin
Mier y Teran Report
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Texas occupies a unique position in
the United States.
Texas’ diverse geography has affected
and continues to affect the cultural,
economic, and political development
of the state.
The evolution and growth of Texas
includes colonization and revolution,
becoming a republic, and finally
statehood.
Texas and the United States share
basic principles of government and
citizens’ rights and responsibilities.
Student will do:
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Analyze the Constitution of 1824
Create a graphic sequencing events and
illustrate the important issues leading
to revolution
Analyze the Mier y Teran Report and
its significance
Explain how positions changed after
Austin’s imprisonment
Compare / contrast the Conventions of
1832 and 1833 and their purposes
TOPIC: Texas Revolution
BIG IDEA: Texans believed a revolution was inevitable if they were to achieve independence
from Mexico.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.1 – The student will understand traditional historical points of reference in Texas history.
7.3 – The student will understand how individuals, events, and issues related to the Texas
Revolution shaped the history of Texas.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.1A – Identify the major eras in Texas history and describe their defining characteristics
7.1B – Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time
periods
7.1C – Explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861
7.3A – Explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George
Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, and William B. Travis
7.3B – Explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the battle of Gonzales,
the siege of the Alamo, the convention of 1836, Fannin’s surrender at Goliad and the battle of San Jacinto
7.9A – Locate places and regions of importance in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries
7.9C – Analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation,
transportation, and communication on major events in Texas
UNDERSTANDINGS
Learners will understand:
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Tensions mounted between Texas settlers and the
Mexican government. Fighting breaks out in
Gonzales.
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Texans establish the Provisional government and
win a major victory in San Antonio.
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Despite brave fighting, Texans are defeated at the
Alamo. This battle gave Texans a rallying cry,
spurring them to win their revolution.
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Mexican soldiers chased the scattered Texans
across Texas.
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At the Convention of 1836, Texas declared
independence and wrote a constitution.
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Sam Houston and Santa Anna played key roles in
the outcome of the Texas Revolution.
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Texans won their independence at San Jacinto on
April 21, 1836.
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Americans supported the Texas Revolution but
did not want to bring Texas into the Union.
Students will know:
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Battles of the Revolution
Key people of the Revolution
Strengths and weaknesses of the
Texan and Mexican armies
Effects of the war on civilians
Key documents
Flags of the Revolution
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Texas occupies a unique position in the
United States.
Texas’ diverse geography has affected
and continues to affect the cultural,
economic, and political development
of the state.
The evolution and growth of Texas
includes colonization and revolution,
becoming a republic, and finally
statehood.
Texas and the United States share
basic principles of government and
citizens’ rights and responsibilities.
Student will do:
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Classify key people and events of the
revolution
Compare / contrast Texan and Mexican
armies
Analyze key documents of the revolution
Create the different flags of the revolution
Complete DBQs and APPARTS on letters
of the revolution
Identify the effects of the Runaway Scrape
on civilians
TOPIC: Republic of Texas
BIG IDEA: The New Republic established independence from Mexico but faced
overwhelming obstacles to success.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.1 – The student will understand the traditional historical points of reference in Texas history.
7.4 – The student will understand how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas
and early Texas statehood.
7.14 – The student will understand the basic principles reflected in the Texas Constitution.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.1A – Identify the major eras in Texas history and describe their defining characteristics
7.1B – Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time
periods
7.1C – Explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861
7.4A – Identify individuals, events, and issues during the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood, including
annexation, Sam Houston, Anson Jones, Mirabeau B. Lamar, problems of the Republic of Texas, the Texas
Rangers, the Mexican War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
7.4B – Analyze the causes of and events leading to Texas statehood
7.14A – Identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, checks and balances,
federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights
7.14B – Identify the influence of ideas from the United States Constitution on the Texas Constitution
UNDERSTANDINGS
Learners will understand:
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Houston had 3 main goals: gain recognition
for Texas, make peace with Native
Americans and Mexico, and convince the
United States to annex Texas.
Lamar had 3 main goals: to expand Texas
into an empire, expand the armed forces, and
create public schools.
During Houston’s 2nd term, he tried to cut
government spending and make peace with
Native Americans. Conflict with Mexico
increased the desire to be annexed by the
United States.
The last president of the Republic, Anson
Jones, helped Texas become part of the US.
Most people in the Republic earned a living
by farming or ranching.
Students will know:
• Presidents of the Republic and their
terms and goals
• Boundaries of the United States and
Texas
• Constitution of Texas
• Black Bean Episode
• Daily Life in the Republic
• Difficulties faced by the New
Republic
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Texas occupies a unique position in the
United States.
Texas’ diverse geography has affected
and continues to affect the cultural,
economic, and political development
of the state.
The evolution and growth of Texas
includes colonization and revolution,
becoming a republic, and finally
statehood.
Texas and the United States share
basic principles of government and
citizens’ rights and responsibilities.
Student will do:
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Compare / contrast the presidents of the
Republic
Create maps showing the size and boundaries of
Texas and the United States
Analyze the Constitution of Texas
Compare / contrast the Texas and United States
Constitutions
Infer the significance of the Black Bean
Episode
Analyze daily life in the Republic
Identify internal and external obstacles faced by
the new Republic
TOPIC: Statehood
BIG IDEA: Texas and the United States share similar beliefs, backgrounds, governments, and
cultures.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.4 – The student will understand how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas
and early Texas statehood.
7.14 – The student will understand the basic principles reflected in the Texas Constitution.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.1A – Identify the major eras in Texas history and describe their defining characteristics
7.1B – Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods
7.1C – Explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861
7.4A – Identify individuals, events, and issues during the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood, including annexation,
Sam Houston, Anson Jones, Mirabeau B. Lamar, problems of the Republic of Texas, the Texas Rangers, the Mexican War, and
the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
7.4B – Analyze the causes of and events leading to Texas statehood
7.14A – Identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, checks and balances, federalism,
separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights
7.14B – Identify the influence of ideas from the United States Constitution on the Texas Constitution
7.17A – Identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues
7.18A – Identify the leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders of Texas, past and present, including Texans who
have been President of the United States
UNDERSTANDINGS
Learners will understand:
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After joining the United States, Texas set up a
new government.
As a result of war with Mexico, the Rio Grande
became the southern border of the United States.
Border disputes and state debts were issues when
Texas joined the United States.
Border problems and Native American problems
continued to trouble Texas.
Land grants, statehood, and other factors led
people to immigrate to Texas in the 1800s.
Most immigration came from the southern United
States, but there were differences in occupation,
wealth, freedom, and how immigrants arrived.
By the mid 1800s, Germans began to move to
Texas in large numbers.
By the 1800s, many causes led people from
distant places to Texas.
Students will know:
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Mexican War
Mexican Cession
Border Disputes
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Immigration
Manifest Destiny
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Texas occupies a unique position in the
United States.
Texas’ diverse geography has affected
and continues to affect the cultural,
economic, and political development
of the state.
The evolution and growth of Texas
includes colonization and revolution,
becoming a republic, and finally
statehood.
Texas and the United States share
basic principles of government and
citizens’ rights and responsibilities.
Student will do:
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Create maps to show the acquisition of land
after the Mexican War
Analyze the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo and discuss what it meant for Texas
Classify the different cultures arriving in Texas,
where different groups settled, and the
contributions each group made to Texas
Explain the need for the formation of law
enforcement organizations in Texas
Analyze the positive and negative effects of
westward expansion in the United States
TOPIC: Civil War and Reconstruction
BIG IDEA: The Civil War and Reconstruction resulted in political, economic, and social
changes in Texas.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.5 – The student will understand how events and issues shaped the history of Texas during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
7.6 – The student will understand how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas from Reconstruction through
the beginning of the 20th century.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.1A – Identify the major eras in Texas history and describe their defining characteristics
7.1B – Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods
7.1C – Explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861
7.5A – Explain reasons for the involvement of Texas in the Civil War
7.5B – Analyze political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas
7.6A – Identify significant individuals, events, and issues from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century: the
factors leading to the expansion of the Texas frontier, the effects of westward expansion on Native Americans, the development
of the cattle industry from its Spanish beginnings, the myths and realities of the cowboy way of life, the effects of the growth of
railroads, the buffalo soldiers, James Hogg, Cynthia Parker, and Spindletop
7.6B – Explain the political, economic, and social impact of the cattle and oil industries and the development of West Texas
resulting from the close of the frontier
7.10B - Explain ways in which the geographic factors have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas
7.17A – Identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues
7.17B – Describe the importance of free speech and press in a democratic society
7.17C – Express and defend a point of view on an issue of historical or contemporary interest in Texas
7.19A – Explain how the diversity of Texas is reflected in a variety of cultural activities, celebrations, and performances
7.19B – Describe how people from selected racial, ethnic and religious groups attempt to maintain their cultural heritage while
adapting to the larger Texas culture.
UNDERSTANDINGS
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Disagreements about slavery and states’
rights led Texas to withdraw from the United
States and join the Confederacy
Texas soldiers helped fight Confederate
battles east of the Mississippi River while
also defending Texas.
Most Texans worked to support the
Confederacy; some remained neutral.
Reconstruction in Texas took almost 11
years.
Students will know:
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Causes of the Civil War
Key battles and events
Union and Confederate positions
Human cost of war
Military technology
Sacrifices, contributions and effects
of war on those at home
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Texas’ diverse geography has affected
and continues to affect the cultural,
economic, and political development
of the state.
The evolution and growth of Texas
includes colonization and revolution,
becoming a republic, and finally
statehood.
Texas and the United States share
basic principles of government and
citizens’ rights and responsibilities.
Student will do:
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Compare / contrast differences between the
North and the South
Sequence the events that led to war
Compare / contrast the advantages and
disadvantages and strengths and
weaknesses of the North and the South
Analyze the battles of the Civil War
Create a Union / Confederacy map
Examine daily life in Texas during the war
Identify the contributions made by the
citizens of Texas during the war
TOPIC: Cattle Drives
BIG IDEA: After the Civil War and with the expansion of the railroad, the cattle industry
provided much-needed economic growth for Texas.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.6 – The student will understand how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas from
Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.5B – Analyze the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas
7.6A – Identify significant individuals, events, and issues from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th
century: the factors leading to the expansion of the Texas frontier, the effects of westward expansion on Native
Americans, the development of the cattle industry from its Spanish beginnings, the myths and realities of the
cowboy way of life, the effects of the growth of railroads, the buffalo soldiers, James Hogg, Cynthia Parker, and
Spindletop
7.6B – Explain the political, economic, and social impact of the cattle and oil industries and the development of
West Texas resulting from the close of the frontier
7.7A – Define the impact of “boom and bust” and trace the boom and bust cycle of leading Texas industries
throughout the 20th century, including farming, oil and gas, cotton, cattle ranching, real estate, and banking
7.10A – Identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the
consequences of these modifications
7.10B – Explain ways in which geographic factors have affected the political, economic, and social development
of Texas
7.13A –Analyze the impact of national and international markets and events on the production of goods and
services in Texas
7.19C – Identify examples of Spanish influence on names such as Amarillo and Rio Grande and on vocabulary in
Texas, including words that originated from the Spanish cattle industry
UNDERSTANDINGS
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The United States fought a series of wars
against the Native Americans in Texas;
their defeat opened West Texas to white
settlement.
The cattle industry grew after the Civil
War and led to large cattle drives and
vast cattle ranches.
Thousands of Texans moving west led to
the close of the frontier.
Texas Rangers worked to enforce laws,
but not equally.
Students will know:
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The importance of cattle, barbed
wire, and the railroads on the Texas
economy
Cattle drives and cattle trails
Open range vs. barbed wire
Cattle brands
Quannah and Cynthia Parker
Neutral Ground
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Texas occupies a unique position in the
United States.
Texas’ diverse geography has affected
and continues to affect the cultural,
economic, and political development
of the state.
The evolution and growth of Texas
includes colonization and revolution,
becoming a republic, and finally
statehood.
Student will do:
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Explain how the demand for beef impacted
the economy of Texas after the Civil War
Identify and trace the major cattle drives in
Texas and the United States
Define the open range and the effects of
barbed wire and cattle brands on the open
range
Design a cattle brand
Explain the contributions of key Texans
Identify the problems associated with the
Neutral Ground
TOPIC: 20th and 21st Century Texas
BIG IDEA: The discovery of oil, two World Wars, the Great Depression, and the civil rights
movement all contributed to great changes in the political, social, and economic climate of Texas.
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
7.6 – Students will understand how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas from Reconstruction through the
beginning of the 20th century.
7.7 – Students will understand how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas during the 20th century.
7.12 – Students will understand the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society.
7.20 – Students will understand the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the political, economic,
and social development of Texas.
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.6A – Identify significant individuals, events, and issues from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century: the
factors leading to the expansion of the Texas frontier, the effects of westward expansion on Native Americans, the development
of the cattle industry from its Spanish beginnings, the myths and realities of the cowboy way of life, the effects of the growth of
railroads, the buffalo soldiers, James Hogg, Cynthia Parker, and Spindletop
7.6B – Explain the political, economic, and social impact of the cattle and oil industries and the development of West Texas
resulting from the close of the frontier
7.7A – Define the impact of “boom and bust” and trace the boom and bust cycle of leading Texas industries throughout the 20th
century, including farming, oil and gas, cotton, cattle ranching, real estate, and banking
7.7B – Evaluate the Progressive and other reform movements in Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries
7.7C – Trace the civil rights and equal rights movements of various groups in Texas in the 20th century and identify key leaders
in these movements, including James Farmer, Hector P. Garcia, Oveta Culp Hobby, and Lyndon B. Johnson
7.7D – Analyze the political, economic, and social impact of major wars, including World War I and World War II, on the
history of Texas
7.7E – Trace the emergence of the two-party system in Texas during the second half of the 20th century
**Continued on the next page**
UNDERSTANDINGS
Learners will understand:
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The Texas state constitution defines and limits the
powers of government.
The legislative branch passes the laws that govern
the state of Texas.
The governor of Texas has powers over each
branch but is still weaker than most governors.
The judicial branch interprets laws, resolves
disputes, and protects the rights of Texas citizens.
Local governments do most of the business of
running the state.
Texas and Texans have contributed to the history
of the state and impacted Texas and the United
States throughout the 20th centuries.
Students will know:
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The important political, economic,
and social leaders of modern Texas
The foundation of Texas government
and the Texas Constitution
Economic developments in Texas
during the 20th and 21st centuries
Texas’ role in the US and the world
today
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Texas occupies a unique position in the
United States.
Texas’ diverse geography has affected and
continues to affect the cultural, economic,
and political development of the state.
The evolution and growth of Texas
includes colonization and revolution,
becoming a republic, and finally statehood.
Texas and the United States share basic
principles of government and citizens’
rights and responsibilities.
Student will do:
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Identify leaders who made significant
contributions to Texas, the United States,
and the world
Graphically depict the 3 branches of
government and the separation of powers
Explain the importance of farming,
ranching, oil, gas, and the technological
and aerospace industries on the world
economy
Create a visual to demonstrate Texas’
participation in world conflicts
TOPIC: 20th and 21st Century Texas, continued
BIG IDEA:
TEKS Knowledge Statement:
TEKS Skill Statements:
7.8A – Create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases representing various aspects of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries
7.9A – Locate places and regions of importance in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries
7.10A – Identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the consequences of the modifications
7.11C – Analyze the effects of the changing population distribution in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries
7.11D – Describe the structure of the population of Texas using demographic concepts such as growth rate and age distribution
7.12A – Explain economic factors that led to the urbanization of Texas
7.12B – Trace the development of major industries that contributed to the urbanization of Texas
7.12C – Explain the changes in the types of jobs and occupations that have resulted from the urbanization of Texas
7.13A – Analyze the impact of national and international markets and events on the production of goods and services in Texas
7.13B – Analyze the impact of economic phenomena within the free enterprise system such as supply and demand, profit, government
regulation, and world competition on the economy of Texas
7.13C – Analyze the impact of significant industries in Texas such as oil and gas, aerospace, and medical technology on local, national, and
international markets
7.14A – Identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, checks and balances, federalism, separation of
powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights
7.15A – Describe the structure and functions of government at municipal, county, and state levels
7.15B – Identify major sources of revenue for state and local governments
7.15C – Describe the structure and governance of Texas public education
7.16A – Summarize the rights guaranteed in the Texas Bill of Rights
7.16B – Identify civic responsibilities of Texas citizens
7.17A – Identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues
7.17B - Describe the importance of free speech and press in a democratic society
7.17C – Express and defend a point of view on an issue of historical or contemporary interest in Texas
7.18A – Identify the leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders of Texas, past and present, including Texans who have been President
of the United States
7.18B – Analyze the contributions of Texas leaders such as Henry B. Gonzales, Phil Gramm, Barbara Jordan, and Sam Rayburn
7.20A – Compare types and uses of technology, past and present
7.20B – Identify Texas leaders in science and technology, such as Roy Bedichek, Watler Cunningham, Michael DeBakey, and C.M. “Dad”
Joiner
7.20C – Analyze the effects of scientific discoveries and technological innovations, such as barbed wire, the windmill and oil, gas, and
aerospace industries, on the developments of Texas
7.20D – Evaluate the effects of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the use of resources such as fossil fuels, water, and land
7.20E – Analyze how scientific discoveries and technological innovations have resulted in an interdependence among Texas, the United States,
and the world
7.20F – Make predictions about economic, social, and environmental consequences that may result from future scientific discoveries and
technological innovations
UNDERSTANDINGS
Learners will understand:
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Students will know:
Student will do: