7.6 History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century. The student is expected to:

7.6(A) identify significant individuals, events, and issues, including the factors leading to the expansion of the Texas frontier, the effects of westward expansion on American Indians, the buffalo soldiers, and Quanah Parker;

Standards: Supporting Anchoring STAAR Alignment

7.6(B) identify significant individuals, events, and issues, including the development of the cattle industry from its Spanish beginnings and the cowboy way of life;

Standards: Supporting

7.6(C) identify significant individuals, events, and issues, including the effects of the growth of railroads and the contributions of James Hogg; and

Standards: Supporting STAAR Alignment

7.6(D) explain the political, economic, and social impact of the agricultural industry and the development of West Texas resulting from the close of the frontier.

Standards: Readiness Anchoring