UNIT OVERVIEW
This unit bundles student expectations that address the development of the oil industry in Texas, the advance of reform movements in Texas and the effects of the First World War on society in Texas. At the beginning of the twentieth century the Texas coast is hit by an extremely devastating hurricane, which brings political and economic changes to Galveston and Texas. It is also during the early decades of the twentieth century that the oil industry in Texas began. At this time Texans were very affected by national events including the progressive reform movements taking place in the United States and the First World War.
Prior to this unit, students studied about economic development in Texas in the latter half of the twentieth century by examining the cattle and agricultural industries and the building of railroads in Texas.
During this unit, students learn about the devastation the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston, the early development of the oil industry, the participation of Texans in reform movements, and the effects of the First World War on Texans.
UNIT OVERVIEW
This unit bundles student expectations that address the development of the oil industry in Texas, the advance of reform movements in Texas and the effects of the First World War on society in Texas. At the beginning of the twentieth century the Texas coast is hit by an extremely devastating hurricane, which brings political and economic changes to Galveston and Texas. It is also during the early decades of the twentieth century that the oil industry in Texas began. At this time Texans were very affected by national events including the progressive reform movements taking place in the United States and the First World War.
Prior to this unit, students studied about economic development in Texas in the latter half of the twentieth century by examining the cattle and agricultural industries and the building of railroads in Texas.
During this unit, students learn about the devastation the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston, the early development of the oil industry, the participation of Texans in reform movements, and the effects of the First World War on Texans.
