Cotton Cattle Railroad Review

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Which statements explain why the Treaty of Medicine Lodge failed? The U.S. government failed to provide food and supplies to Natives on reservations. Natives disagreed with the terms of the treaty and relocated to northern states. Settlers ignored the terms of the treaty and continued to move onto Native lands. Congress forced the army to build forts in Indian Territory and recruited Natives to the military. The Texas Rangers arrested Native chiefs, which caused a war along the U.S.-Mexican border.

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The U.S. government failed to provide food and supplies to Natives on reservations.

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

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By building railroads

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________ brought cattle to Texas as a source of food.

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The Spanish

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The introduction of_(6)_ marked a change along the Texas frontier. Some ranchers resented this change, and_(7)_ soon followed. Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answers. 6. The best selection is - windmills, barbed wire, commercial agriculture.

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barbed wire

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The introduction of_(6)_ marked a change along the Texas frontier. Some ranchers resented this change, and_(7)_ soon followed. Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answers. 7. The best selection is - A. range wars B. railroad wars C. cowboy wars

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range wars

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

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By opening up new markets for goods

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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

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Windmills

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Which of the following is the best effect? Cause: Buffalo hunters killed thousands of buffalo all over the plains. → Effect: ?

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Native Americans were forced onto reservations.

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

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The Grange

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

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The development of railroads led to the growth of commercial agriculture in Texas, resulting in economic expansion and increased trade.