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Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Pattillo Higgins 1863 1955

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the captivating story of Pattillo Higgins and his role in making Texas the leader in the oil industry.
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Handout
TexasHistory.com

Texas history.com: Working Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the history of the major industries of Texas, including cotton farming, the lumber industry, cattle ranching, and the oil industry.
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Unit Plan
Other

Oil Industry in Texas: Pattillo Higgins and Anthony Lucas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find a summary of Pattillo Higgins (1863-1955) and Anthony Lucas's (1855-1921) partnership as Oil Pioneers. Students can read the information and answer questions at the end.