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Major Eras of Texas
Descriptive study material based TEK's Major Eras of Texas History
| Era | Definition |
|---|---|
| Natural Texas and Its People (Before - 1528) | Before Europeans arrived in Texas, American Indians lived in the region. They built complex societies in many parts of the state. |
| Age of Contact (1528 - 1690) | When Spanish explorers arrived in Texas in 1528, they met American Indians for the first time. The contact between the Spanish and American Indians during this period set the stage for future relations between the groups. |
| Spanish Colonial Period (1690 - 1821) | The Spanish Colonial Period (1690–1821) focused on Spain's efforts to secure Texas through missions and settlements, starting with the first missions in 1682 and 1690 and ending with Mexican independence in 1821. |
| Revolution and Republic (1835 - 1845) | During this era, Texans rebelled against the Mexican government and won their independence. The new Republic of Texas then had to figure out how to deal with the challenges confronting a young country. |
| Early Statehood (1845 - 1861) | The Early Statehood era began when Texas joined the United States in 1845. The state faced several challenges during this period, including war, boundary disputes, and population increases. |
| Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction (1861 - 1874) | In 1861 Texas withdrew from the United States. It fought on the side of the South during the Civil War. The period of reconstruction that followed caused great changes in the state's economy, society, and government. |
| Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads (1865 - 1900) | During this era, the Texas economy recovered from the Civil War. Cotton farming and cattle ranching were major industries. The expansion of railroads helped both industries to grow. |
| Age of Oil (1894 - 1935) | The discovery of vast oil fields in Texas led to major changes in the state's economy. The wealth that oil brought to Texas increased the state's influence in the new country and the world. |
| Texas in the Great Depression and World War II (1929 - 1945) | During this ear, Texans suffered severe economic hardship brought on by the Great Depression. World War II brought economic revival and led to cultural changes in the state. |
| Civil Rights and Conservatism (1945 - 1980) | Following World War II, various groups within Texas called for equality and social change. State politics changed as Texans increasingly began to side with the conservative Republican Party. |
| Contemporary Texas | The period since 1980 has seen significant economic and political growth in Texas. New issues and conflicts challenge Texans as they move toward the future. |
| Dynamic | (of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. |
| Procedure | an established or official way of doing something. |
| Eras | a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc. |
| Century | a period of 100 years. |
| Decade | a period of ten years |
| Mexican National (1821 - 1836) | During this time, efforts of Mexico to populate and retain Texas from the formation of the Republic of Mexico through the Texas Revolution. Also included the development of Anglo and Mexican settlement and Local governments. |
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