Week 4:Texas Then and Now Articles 1 - 3

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Empresario

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A land agent that encouraged immigration to Texas, notably Stephen F. Austin.

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Presidio

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Forts built by Spanish soldiers to protect missions and colonists in Texas.

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Pull Factor

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Reasons that attract people to a new area, such as economic opportunities in Texas.

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Push Factor

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Reasons that drive people away from their current location, such as high land prices in the U.S.

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Climate

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Natural feature influencing settlement, jobs, and lifestyle in Texas.

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Landforms

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Natural features that influenced where people settled in Texas.

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Landscapes

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The physical environment that influenced settlement patterns in Texas.

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Patterns

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Refers to settlement patterns influenced by natural resources and economic opportunities.

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Physical Environment

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Includes landforms, climate, and weather, influencing settlement in Texas.

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Population

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Texas is the second-largest state by population in the U.S., with 29 million inhabitants.