Immigrants and Industry
Where Were They From? Spain- Spanish (España) Germany- German (Deutschland) Czechoslovakia- Czech (Чехословакия) Africa- African American (Afrika )
Where Did They Settle? Spanish- West and South Central Texas: San Antonio Czech- Central Texas: West, Waco German- Hill Country: Fredericksburg African American- East Texas All settled along or near river systems. Excellent supply of fresh water and water- borne transportation.
Contributions Spanish- Distinctive Architecture German- Language and Music Czech- Cuisine African American- Music, Economics (Cotton)
Economic Effects of Texas Oil Industry Oil drilling in West Texas Oil refining jobs in East Texas Oil research and development (R&D) **The discovery of oil had the BIGGEST impact on the economic development of Texas in the early 1900s.**
Railroads The construction of railroads affected the development of Texas in the mid-to-late 1800s. The construction of railroads during that period had the greatest effect on the growth of Texas cities. This was so because it enabled those living in cities to engage in commerce.