The Transformation of Texas (CEC)

The Transformation of Texas L57

In lesson 57 in Texas History, you will learn about demographic, political, and agricultural changes in Texas after WWII, the impact of oil on Texas economy, and how Texas handled the civil rights movement.

Learning Objectives for Lesson 57

• Learn how well Texas integrates into American culture by 20th Century
• Describe demographic, political, and agricultural trends in Texas after WWII
• Explore the scope of the impact oil has on Texas’ economy
• Describe where African American people live in Texas after WWII
• Describe how Texas dealt with the Civil Rights movement
• Explore the role of women and Hispanic people during this period