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Which of these major Texas industries emerged first?

Retry Correct Incorrect The Texan oil boom began in the early 20th century (along with its fledgling status as a hub for defense contractors), which makes it centuries too late to be an early Texas industry. Although missionaries grew cotton in Texas by the late 18th century, the Bullock Texas State History Museum confirmed that cattle were being raised by the thousands in the El Paso region as early as 1680.

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Which of these major Texas industries emerged first?

• Oil
• Beef
• Cotton
• Defense