Unit Test: Cotton, Cattle, Railroads, and Westward Expansion

Front

Which significant individual correctly replaces the question mark for this list?
- Comanche chief
- Led an attack on the Adobe Walls trading post
- Adapted to a new culture and became a successful cattle rancher

Back

Quanah Parker

Front

How did Irish and Chinese immigrants help the United States grow during the late 1800s?

Back

By building railroads

Front

Which group best replaces the question mark in the diagram? Options: The French, The Spanish, The Germans, The English

Back

The Spanish

Front

How did railroad expansion during the 1800s affect Texas businesses?

Back

By opening up new markets for goods

Front

Which technological innovation contributed to the improvement of farming in west Texas and the closing of the open range? Options: Dry farming, Cotton gin, Windmills, Railroads

Back

Windmills

Front

Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram?
Cause: Buffalo hunters killed thousands of buffalo all over the plains.
Effect: ?

Back

Native Americans were forced onto reservations.

Front

Which organization fought for farmers’ rights against unfair practices by railroad corporations?

Back

The Grange

Front

What caused the growth of commercial agriculture in Texas AND what was the effect on the economy?

Back

New farm technology and the ability to ship products to national markets caused the growth of commercial agriculture in Texas. This led to an economic boom.

Front

Which agricultural technique led to the growth of farms in west Texas during the late 1800s?

Back

Dry farming

Front

After the Civil War, the demand for beef in the northeastern United States outgrew its supply. How did this impact Texas ranchers?

Back

They tried to make large profits by raising more cattle.