Social Studies [7th GraUnit _#8: Railroads, Oil & Urbanization

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This man was the son of a Texas pioneer woman who was captured by the Comanche. He was a warrior and the last of the Comanche chiefs. He was a major figure in helping his people adjust to reservation life after the final battles. Along with his support for ranching, education, and agriculture, he served as a judge on the tribal court, negotiated business agreements with white investors, and fought attempts to roll back the changes instituted under his direction. Who is he?

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Quanah Parker

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What was the name given to the African-American soldiers who protected the frontier in West Texas after the Civil War?

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buffalo soldiers

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Which factor was MOST effective in preventing the settlement of West Texas?

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Native American attacks

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What innovation is pictured in this image and how did it impact the Texas economy?

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The use of barbed wire in farming and ranching led to the closing of the frontier.

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What conclusion can be drawn from the map regarding the cattle industry in Texas after the Civil War?

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After the Civil War, numerous trails were added to support the growing cattle industry in Texas.

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What is meant by the 'end of an era' with the end of the Frontier Wars?

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The end of the Frontier Wars was generally the end of the lifestyles of the Plains people. Most accepted defeat then followed soldiers to Oklahoma.

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Which event had the greatest effect on the growth of Texas cities in the mid- to late 1800s?

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construction of railroads

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This excerpt describes the origins of the Age of Oil in Texas. Which statements BEST explain the economic impact of the oil boom in Texas?

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The success of the oil industry contributed to the development of boomtowns and led to the development of other industries.

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Innovator from Houston, TX who made a fortune by developing the rotary drill bit, revolutionizing the oil industry. Who am I?

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Howard Hughes Sr.

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How did the oil industry shape the development of Odessa, TX?

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The town grew as the demand for oil increased.