Below you will find three (3) options. You are to choose only one (1) option and follow the instructions for the topic you chose. After you choose the topic, carefully read the assignment, and then follow the instructions for the essay as stated above. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me anything, any time! Option 1: Native Americans at Time of Contact: Follow the links and choose two of the Native American tribes listed below: Karankawa Comanche Apache https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/karankawa-indians https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/comanche-indians https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/apache-indians Write a comparative essay of the two tribes you selected bringing to bear information regarding their tribe name origin, geographical location, their culture and language, politics, and their experiences with explorers (Spanish, French, American) How were experiences the same or different as Europe colonized America? What effects did colonization have on their language, politics, and culture? Where did we see evidence of their culture today? Option 2: Missions and Presidios Outline and give examples of the differences between missions and presidios. Be sure to include answers to the following points in your essay. The geographical locations of the missions/presidios The founders and objectives, and any alliances or enemies of the missions/presidios The inhabitants, the purpose of the mission/presidio The success or failure of the missions/presidios. State reasons for the success or failure. Provide evidence of the missions/presidios today. How do they play into our culture? https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/spanish-missions https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/presidios Option 3 Law and (dis)Order In this option you have the choice of writing about both sides of Law and Order. Outlaws: Follow this link to learn about the other side of Texas History. Choose two notorious outlaws or institutions of disreputable behavior: https://www.wideopencountry.com/8-infamous-texas-outlaws-history/ or Ladies of the Night: Use link to read about a specific aspect of Texas crime: https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=2167&context=ethj Once you have selected your topic, write an essay which answers the following questions. Remember to provide examples, and details. How did these figures emerge as “outlaws” or brothel owners or workers? How did these folks and establishments affect society? eg the establishment of settlements, towns, cities. How did their actions affect or influence law and order? What evidence do we see today of this aspect of early Texas History? Or You may write about the other side of law and order: The Texas Rangers: Follow these links to learn about the inception of the Texas Rangers and examine their position as a body of law enforcement. Write an essay that answers the following questions providing examples and details. How and why did the Rangers originate? What was their status at inception and how did it change? How effective were the Rangers as law enforcement? Give examples. What did the Rangers do to shut down the outlaws and the brothels? https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/texas-rangers https://www.tsl.texas.gov/treasures/law/index.html https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-rangers/ https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/texas-rangers/history-texas-rangers