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(4.11) Economics. The student understands the characteristics and benefits of the free enterprise system in Texas.

The student is expected to:	*Related Handbook of Texas Online* articles:**
A: describe the development of the free enterprise system in Texas;	Land Grants (extract) Empresario SEARCH TIP: Go to county or community articles for possible information about the background of an area, and why and how communities were established. Mexican Colonization Laws (extract) Law of April 6, 1830 Agriculture Ranching in Spanish Texas Cattle Trailing Ranching Oil and Gas Industry Cotton Ginning Wool and Mohair Industry
B: describe how the free enterprise system works, including supply and demand; and	Anglo-American Colonization Oil and Gas Industry Petrochemical Industry
C: give examples of the benefits of the free enterprise system such as choice and opportunity.

Created by Marsha Crow, Great Oaks Elementary School, Round Rock ISD, July 2001, modified June 2011.

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