The female Indian's name is La Malinche. She is also known for various names such as Malinalli, Malintzin and Dona Marina. She was one of the women slaves that were sold to the Spaniards. She played a great role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire by acting as the interpreter of the Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortes.
Over the next forty years Texas became the center of oil exploration and production in the nation. The discovery of oil elevated Texas to national and world importance, changing the economic, social, and political climate of the state.