A traditional economy is one where the production and distribution of goods is based on custom and cultural traditions. A command economy is one where the means of production are owned collectively, and decisions about what to produce and how goods are distributed are made by a centralized authority.
Texas is a large state with a wealth of energy resources and leads the nation in energy production. The state provides more than one-fifth of U.S. domestically produced energy.
In general it was the "slum dwellers" and the "immigrants" who did not share in the prosperity of the late 1800s, since these people were paid very low wages and treated poorly.