Today we discuss the geography and climate of the region as well as take the tale up to the eve of Independence. Here are some photos and two maps of the state.(http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/800px-Texas_Köppen.svg_.png) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Texas_topographic_map-en.svg_.png) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Franklin_Mountain_Snow.jpg) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/East_of_the_Franklin_Mountains_by_Ranger_Peak.jpg) SAMSUNG(http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1024px-Texas_Hill_Country_187N-2.jpg) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1024px-McKittrick_Canyon_from_a_distance_2006.jpg) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/americanhistory)