IMMIGRATION TO TEXAS By: Allison Clary

INTRODUCTION  In this power point you will be learning about is how the immigrants lived in Texas, how the faces of Texas have changed, and the slavery and politics in Texas. You are also going to learn about the different cultures that are going to come to Texas. You are also going to figure out what migration and immigration mean from my eyes.

Definitions (Language of Discipline)  Immigration -to move from one place to another and settle in that place.  Migration - to move from one place to another.

Mexican Texans (Details) 1.Where did immigrants to Texas come from? -The Mexican Texans came from Mexico and Spain. 2.Which towns in Texas were founded by immigrants? -Most of the Mexican Texans lived in or near San Antonio, between the Nueces River and the Rio Grande, or along the Rio Grande from west of Big Bend to El Paso. 3.What was life like in Texas for those immigrants? How has it changed in recent years? -Life for the Mexican Texans was not fair and they became ranchers sometimes. They have equal rights now and they are treated fairer. 4. How is the impact of these immigrant groups still felt in Texas today? -The Mexican Americans had a strong influence in the economy, art, culture, food, music, and language of Texas.

German Texans (Details) 1.Where did immigrants to Texas come from? -These immigrants came to Texas from Europe. 2. Which towns in Texas were founded by immigrants? - They lived in New Braunfels, Texas. 3. What was life like in Texas for those immigrants? How has it changed in recent years? -At first it was hard living for they with no shelter and the sickness that they kept trying to first and they made up the largest population.. 4. How is the impact of these immigrant groups still felt in Texas today? -The impact that these immigrants had on us was their food, music, and dancing.

Native Americans (Details) 1.Where did immigrants to Texas come from? -They were already there before the explorers or and other people got there. 2.Which towns in Texas were founded by immigrants? -Immigrants were in East Texas but then they had to Move to West Texas. 3. What was life like in Texas for those immigrants? How has it changed in recent years? -The Native Americans lives were very harsh and cruel and they raided a lot. In the recent years the Anglo settlers start to get along with the Native Americans. 4. How is the impact of these immigrant groups still felt in Texas today? - They are on reservations and tell people about Texas long ago.

Irish (Details) 1.Where did immigrants to Texas come from? -the Irish came from Ireland. 2. Which towns in Texas were founded by immigrants? - The Irish lived in San Patricio and Refugio. 3.. What was life like in Texas for those immigrants? How has it changed in recent years? - The famine went away and they had food to eat and it enriched their lives. 4. How is the impact of these immigrant groups still felt in Texas today? - The Irish impacted Texas by bringing in Lace making.

Comparing the Cultures (Trends) Both the Irish Texans and the German Texans came from Europe. The German, Irish, Native Americans, and Mexican Texans in the Coastal and North Plains Region. Many cultures moved Texas for a better life and more opportunities. Both Mexican and German Texans influenced Texas by their food, and their music. But the Irish influenced the Texas with their lace making. The Native Americans impacted Texas and the Texans because they tell people about how Texas and the United States was long before the First Anglo settlers got there. The Native Americans were forced to leave their homes and go into the reservations, but the German, Mexican, and Irish went to Texas on their own.

Resources  Texas History  Secondary source tures.htm Secondary source