Texas History: Cowboys, Crude & Railroads - The Making of Modern Texas (1876-1920)

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How did Texas transform from frontier territory to industrial powerhouse?

In this comic book–style Texas History lesson, students explore the explosive growth period from 1876 to 1920 when cotton, cattle, railroads, and oil transformed the Lone Star State. From closing the frontier to building cattle kingdoms, from railroad revolution to striking crude oil, from cotton fields to oil derricks, this video shows how Texas became the economic giant it is today.

What this lesson covers:

Closing the Frontier: How Texas ended its frontier era and transitioned to settled civilization
The Cattle Kingdom: Longhorn drives, cowboy culture, and the rise of the Texas ranching empire
The Railroad Revolution: How rail networks connected Texas markets and transformed the economy
From Cotton to Crude: The shift from agricultural dominance to petroleum power with Spindletop and early oil strikes
Politics, Populists, and the Weird: Progressive reforms, Populist movements, and the colorful political figures of the era
Economic Transformation: How Texas evolved from frontier state to industrial economy
Use this video to introduce or review Texas economic development, cattle drives, railroad expansion, Spindletop oil discovery, Populist movement, Progressive Era Texas, and TEKS–aligned topics for Texas History courses. Perfect for bell–ringers, flipped lessons, sub plans, or end–of–unit review.

If you're an educator who wants curriculum–aligned Texas History in a comic book/graphic novel style that actually keeps students engaged, this lesson is for you.

00:00 Introduction
01:22 Closing the Frontier
04:34 The Cattle Kingdom
08:15 The Railroad Revolution
10:58 From Cotton to Crude
13:36 Politics, Populists, and the Weird
15:57 Conclusion