4.04 §4.4 Social Studies
Materials related to Section 4.4 of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills TAC §113.15(b)(4).
4.4 History. The student understands the political, economic, and social changes in Texas during the last half of the 19th century. The student is expected to:
4.4(A) describe the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Texas;
4.4(B) explain the growth, development, and impact of the cattle industry such as contributions made by Charles Goodnight, Richard King, and Lizzie Johnson;
4.4(C) explain the effects of the railroad industry on life in Texas, including changes to cities and major industries; and
4.4(D) explain the effects on American Indian life brought about by the Red River War, building of U.S. forts and railroads, and loss of buffalo.