Texas Crossroads of North America

by De la Teja, Jesus F.; Marks, Paula; Tyler, Ron

• ISBN13: 9780618073610
• ISBN10: 0618073612
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-15
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Incorporating the latest scholarship, this text chronicles the development of the political, economic, and social identity of Texas through the unique insight of three authors. The thematically arranged text covers the full scope of Spanish exploration and colonization efforts, as well as the transformation of the Texas economy and society in the 20th century.The first theme, "Texas as place," presents the state as a crossroads of geographies and cultures, while the second theme, "Texas as opportunity," features the progression of visitors, immigrants, and Native Texans as they learn to make use of the resources the region offers. The third theme, "Texas as 'cultural centrifuge,'" focuses on the convergence, separation, and emergence of various cultural groups in the state.

Table of Contents

Note: Each chapter ends with a Conclusion and Suggested Readings

Undefined Texas

Land and Life Before the First Humans in Texas

The First Texans The Agricultural Revolution Arrives Buffalo Peoples and Fishermen

First Meetings, First Conflicts, 1492–1693 Dawn of Texas History Elusive Riches--Harsh Realities

The Paso del Norte Corridor La Salle and the Spanish Rediscovery of Texas

New Spain's Northeastern Frontier, 1714–1767 The French Challenge Spanish Texas Takes Shape

The Rio Grande Frontiers The Failure of Missionary Expansion in Texas

The Age of Reform, 1767–1800 Reorganization of the Frontier

The Death and Rebirth of Spanish East Texas Sunset for the Missions

The Birth of the Texas Cattle Kingdom

New Rivals, New Challenges, 1801–1821 Louisiana Fortress Texas Insurrection on the Frontier A Howling Wilderness

Defining Texas

The Americanization of Texas, 1821–1835 Colonization Efforts, 1821–1829 Growth of Political and Cultural Tensions, 1829–1833

The Burgeoning American Presence and the Impetus to Revolution, 1833–1835

Revolution, 1835–1836

The Revolution--Early Months (October–December)

The Revolution--Victory and Defeat (December–March)

The Revolution--The Winning of Independence (March–April)

Texas Independent, Texas Annexed, 1836–1859

The Quests for Annexation and Empire, 1836–1841 Challenges and Opportunities in the Republic of Texas Marginalized Groups in the Republic

The Annexation Quest Continues, 1841–1845

The New State Takes Shape

Secession, War, and Their Aftermath, 1860–1876 Texas and the Confederacy

The War in Texas and Its Impact Reconstruction

Texas Redefined

Toward Modernization, 1876–1898 Economic Recovery Expansion into West Texas The Political Will, 1876-1898

The Early Twentieth Century: One Party, Half a Dozen Fights, 1900–1929

The Texas Economy in 1900

The Climate for Reform Pressure for Reform Fergusonism and Texas on the World Stage

Depression and War, 1929–1945

The Great Depression

The New Deal World War II

A "Confluence of Anxieties": Texas from 1946 to1972 Stressing the One-Party System

The Conservatives Take Charge

The Lyndon Johnson Era

Recognizing Old and New Realities Diversity in Texas Politics and Culture Developing Economic Opportunity Governing a Changing State Tending the Land

Texas Governors

Comparative Population Statistics

Glossary of Spanish Terms

Index

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