1. Immigration to Texas after the Civil War
Covering TEKS :
7.8B- analyze and interpret geographic distributions in Texas
7.11A analyze why immigrant groups came to Texas
7.11B analyze how immigration and migration to Texas influences the state?
7.19A explain how diversity is reflected in Texas
7.19B describe how people from various racial, ethnic, and religious groups attempt to maintain their cultural heritage

2. Warm Up:
Where did most Europeans settle in Texas? Why did they settle there?

3. What is immigration and migration?
Immigration – The movement of non-native people into a country in order to settle there
Migration – The act or process of people moving from one place to another with the intent of staying at the destination permanently or for a relatively long period of time.

4. Why immigrants came to Texas
Economic opportunities
A better life
Cheap land

5. What Immigrant Groups Came to Texas?
Mexicans
Germans
Americans
Swedish
Irish
French
Polish
Czech
Wends
Chinese

6. Why did these groups come to Texas
Mexicans:
Why: Bordered Mexico and vast amounts of land for ranching
Where: Settled South Texas
Germans
Why: Available cheap land, good climate
Where: Settled in New Braunfels, San Antonio, and central Texas
Americans
Why: Similar to southeast Texas where most came from, relatives and other people they knew, and financial opportunities
Where: East Texas
Swedish
Why: Economic opportunities
Where: Williamson County
Irish
Why: Potato famine and poverty
Where: The Rio Grande Valley, San Patricio, Refugio, and Victoria
French
Why: Took advantage of the Colonization Laws of 1841
Where: Castroville

7. Why did these groups come to Texas
Polish
Why: Economic opportunities
Where: Panna Maria
Czech
Why: Available cheap land and poverty
Why: Cat Spring, Fayette County
Wends
Where: Serbin, Lee County
Italians
Why: Economic depression
Where: Urban communities along the Texas coast
Chinese
Why: Helped build the railroad
Where: El Paso, Houston and other urban areas

8. How have these groups maintained their cultural heritage?
European, Mexican, Latin American, and Asian immigrants migrated to Texas starting in the 19th century. They have maintained their culture by language, music, food, and celebrations.

9. How did immigration and migration to Texas influence Texas?
Immigration and Migration Influenced Texas in the 19th century and 20th century
Our political systems
Celebrations
Language
Food

10. How is the diversity of Texas reflected in cultural activities, celebrations, and performances?
Texas Folklife Festival
Wurstfest (German)
Quinceañera (Mexican)
Religious activities – Confirmation and wedding