TX Chapter 1 Flashcards
(28 cards)
Adelsverian Society
An organization that promoted German immigration to Texas in the 1840s
Economic regions
Divisions of the state based on dominant economic activity
Individualistic subculture
Government that benefits the individual rather than society in general
Land-based economy
An economic system is which most wealth is derived from the use of the land
Majority-minority
Minority groups that make up a majority of the population of the state
Moralistic subculture
Government viewed as a positive force to achieve a common good for all citizens
Political culture
A system of beliefs and values that define the role of government and the role of citizens in that government
Traditionalistic subculture
Government that maintains existing political order for the benefit of a small elite
Who first settled in the territory known as Texas?
North Asian tribal groups migrating down from the Bering land bridge
First nation to claim Texas
Spain-Alonso Alvarez de Pineda (1519)
BUT Francisco Vasquez de Coronado reported Texas as treasureless (1540)-Spain abandons
Second nation to claim Texas
France (1685)-La Salle overshot expedition to New Orleans and landed on Texas coast.
FAILURE-His own men killed him and Indians destroyed fort and killed or captured settlers
Third nation to claim Texas
Spain again (1689) Decided to increase settlements (missions and presidios) to fend off French by bringing up Spanish settlers from Mexico (Tejanos)
Fourth nation to claim Texas
Mexico (1821)-Declared independence from Spain; President Santa Anna declares himself dictator of Mexico and limits rights to Anglos; Battle of the Alamo-Feb. 1836, TX declares independence from Mexico March 3, 1836
Fourth national flag
The Republic of Texas; defeated Santa Anna-April 21, 1836; Treaty of Velasco-recognizes Texas’ independence from Mexico
Fifth national flag
United States (Union); Mexican-American War 1846-1848; Treaty of Guadalupe-U.S. gained Texas, California, and all the land in between
Sixth national flag
Confederate State of Texas (1861); Economy in South and slave system
Final flag of Texas
United States (1866); Abolish slavery
Six flags over Texas
Spain, France, (Spain), The Republic of Mexico, Union, Confederate, United States
Goals of Reconstruction
- Restore law and order to society recovering from war
2. Dismantle the institution of slavery
First major economy
Land
Second major economy
Oil (1901 Spindletop) (Agrigultural –> Industrial)
Third major economy
Service industry
Economic region: Plains
Traditionally: agriculture (cotton, wheat, maize)
Today: more diversified
Economic region: Metroplex
Most economically diverse; Banking, manufacturing, high-tech, aerospace industries
