Texas in the 19th and 20th Century 4th Grade Vocabulary Word Wall Cards

Bring your Texas history classroom to life with Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries vocabulary cards designed specifically for Grades 3-5! Perfect for bulletin boards or word walls, these word wall cards about life in Texas in the late 19th century and the 20th century help reinforce key concepts and terms your students need to know.

 

Designed specifically for upper elementary students, this product helps reinforce key social studies terms with clear definitions and visuals to support students learning.

 

Whether you use these cards for your word wall, vocabulary stations, or review games, they are perfect for improving your students’ understanding of essential social studies concepts.

 

These vocabulary cards are aligned to the 4th Grade Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum for the following units:

• Unit 8: Texas in the Late 19th Century
• Unit 9: Texas in the 20th Century

 

What’s Included:

• 93 Vocabulary Cards: The colorful vocabulary cards are arranged with 2 cards per page – just print, cut, laminate, and display! Features both photographs and illustrations with easy-to-read terms and definitions.
• 2 Vocabulary Quizzes: The unit vocabulary quiz includes vocabulary matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions based on the terms in this resource.
• Answer Keys: An answer key for each of the vocabulary quizzes is included for easy grading.
• 2 Unit Word Wall Headers: Unit posters for a classroom word wall bulletin board are included to make it easy to display!
• Suggestions for Use: This page includes a variety of lesson activity ideas you can use to set up and incorporate vocabulary cards with your students.

 

Vocabulary Terms in this Resource

political

economy

social

ranching

agriculture

oil

Civil War

population

slavery

states’ rights

sectionalism

seceded

Union

Confederate States of America

Battle of Galveston

Battle of Palmito Ranch

shortages

Reconstruction

emancipation

readmitted

sharecropping

plural executive system

Edmund J. Davis

Constitution of 1876

reforms

Populist Movement

Farmers’ Alliance

diverse

cotton

cattle

trade

transportation

railroads

industrialization

cattle industry

cattle ranching

overgrazing

meatpacking plants

Charles Goodnight

chuckwagon

Goodnight-Loving Trail

Richard King

King Ranch

Lizzie Johnson

Chisholm Trail

railroad industry

significant

Houston and Texas Central Railway

Texas and Pacific Railway

Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad Company

transport

Emancipation Proclamation

immigration

urbanization

education

Red River War

displacement

reservations

encroached

20th century

historical event

The Great Depression

Civil Rights Movement

equality

individuals

issues

oil industry

Spindletop

Pattillo Higgins

industrialization

urbanization

drought

New Deal

Civilian Conservation Corps

Dust Bowl

sharecroppers

dust storms

World War II

ration

Oveta Culp Hobby

Doris Miller

John Connally

Chester Nimitz

Mildred Gates Hopper

segregation

Civil Rights Act

Voting Rights Act

Barbara Jordan

Hector P. Garcia

Lulu Belle Madison White

Audie Murphy

Cleto Rodríguez

Bessie Coleman

 

Important Note (N.B.): Some vocabulary words may repeat or be similar across different units, as they are specifically aligned with the guided curriculum.

 

Why use the Smart & Simple Social Studies Vocabulary Cards?

✅ Definitions & Visuals: Each card includes a simple definition and an engaging picture to help students make connections.

✅ Flexible Use: Ideal for vocabulary practice, games, or creating interactive word walls.

✅ Aligned with Standards: Supports TEKS standards and complements the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum – but can be used with any social studies curriculum.

 

How to Use:

• Word Walls: Create a classroom display to reinforce daily vocabulary.
• Review Stations: Use the cards for independent or partner review activities.
• Games: Incorporate vocabulary games like matching or memory for a fun review.

 

This resource will help your students grasp the foundational social studies concepts they need to succeed while making learning interactive and engaging. Perfect for teachers seeking an easy-to-prep, flexible resource that saves time and boosts learning!

 

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This is a printable resource only. A digital version is not included.