TEKS Expectation 7.11A
7.11A
Explain economic factors and the development of major industries that led to the urbanization of Texas such as transportation, oil and gas, and manufacturing.
Belongs to Statement 7.11: The student understands the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society.
Teach this expectation using entries from our Handbook
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