Geographic and Historical Factors of Texas

The building of (a)   resulted in the birth of many towns and the (b)   of towns in West Texas.

• railroads
• growth

Match the city with its major industries.

• military and manufacturing

• San Antonio:

• government jobs

• Austin:

• oil, gas, and aerospace

• Dallas/Fort Worth:

• banking, oil, and gas

• Houston:

All of the following are port cities in Texas, except______________.

• Austin

• Brownsville

• Galveston

• Houston

Early settlements were located close to natural resources because (a)   .

• the land was cheaper
• the climate was very mild
• they provided basic needs
• wildlife avoided these areas

Railroads allowed people and goods to move through the state faster than ever before. It also increased settlement in West Texas. Before railroads, this area was largely out of reach of wagons and steamboats. Based on the passage, (a)   helped settlements form quickly.

• Railroads only shipped cattle.
• Settlements owned the railroads.
• Settlements did not use the railroa
• Railroads helped settlements form q

Natural resources played a significant role in the early success of Texas settlements. The fact best supported by this statement is (a)   .

• Spain claimed all of present-day Te
• American settlers moved to cities t
• Many Irish immigrants took part in
• The colony grew quickly due to its

Match each Spanish word with its correct meaning.

• puesto de comercio

• trading post

• misión

• fort

• presidio

• school

• escuela

• mission

Match each description with the correct term related to early Texas settlements.

• This person helped resolve disputes between newcomers and native populations.

• a negotiator between settlers and American Indians

• This person facilitated commerce between Texas and foreign countries.

• someone who encourages immigration

• This person participated in the fight for Texas independence.

• trader between Texas and Europe

• This person was responsible for bringing new settlers to Texas.

• a soldier who fought in the Texas Revolution

Match the following Texas cities to their historical origins.

• This coastal city was founded in 1839 and became a major port in the 19th century.

• Dallas

• This city was founded as a trading post in the 1840s and is now a major metropolitan area.

• Abilene

• This city grew from a Spanish mission established in 1718 and is famous for the Alamo.

• San Antonio

• This city was established in 1881 as a stock shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway.

• Galveston

What can be inferred about the introduction of railroads and automobiles in Texas?

• They were invented at the same time.

• They made life more difficult for Texans.

• They directly influenced where people settled.

• They slowed the shipment of goods and people.