Westward Expansion

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Which explains a change in lifestyle of American Indian tribes after the Civil War? Options: Many tribes experienced drought and famine., Many tribes moved westward to find buffalo., Tribes were removed to reservations., Tribes farmed after buffalo herds disappeared.

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Tribes were removed to reservations.

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This nickname was given to the African-American regiments of the Army who protected the frontier.

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Buffalo Soldiers

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I was the son of an American woman captured by the Comanches and I was the last Chief. I encouraged my people to join the American culture. Who am I?

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Quanah Parker

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All of the following were factors that fostered westward expansion into Texas EXCEPT: land for farming and ranching, growth of the railroads, removal of American Indians, failure of the cotton crops

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failure of the cotton crops

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How did the end of the Civil War affect the cattle industry? Options: The demand for beef in the East brought rapid growth., Farmers had to move west and take land needed for grazing., Much of the land used for grazing was destroyed in the war., The loss in the Confederacy brought many cowboys to Texas.

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The demand for beef in the East brought rapid growth.

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Why did ranching develop in West Texas instead of farming?

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Water Resources were scarce (until wind mills came)

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I am a former Texas Governor, Set up the Texas Railroad Commission. Who am I?

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James Hogg

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The range wars between farmers and ranchers were conflicts over all of the following EXCEPT: control of water rights, the textiles industry, use of barbed wire, cattle driving.

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the textiles industry

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What was the reason for the invention of barbed wire?

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needed effective way to keep animals in or out

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What role did railroads play in Texas’ economy?

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A way to transport goods to market