What era in Texas History is associated with cattle drives?

Economic Development (1860-1920)

American Colonization (1820-1835)

After the city of Galveston was devastate by a hurricane in 1900_____________.

a 17 ft. sea wall was built to protect the island

the city's government became less honest

the city became a ghost town because everyone moved

What is one reason that the Galveston hurricane of 1900 was so devastating?

the people of Galveston had no advance warning and no preparation

the people of Galveston abandoned their homes in the days before the hurricane hit

the government of Galveston was ineffective and couldn't handle what happened

the walls that had been built weren't tall enough to withstand the hurricane

What did the United States do to change the Lifestyle of Natives?

Natives are placed in reservations

The U.S eliminated most if not all Native tribes

The U.S respected the traditions and life of Natives and left them alone

Natives experience famine and drought

What helped cities boom in the late 1800s?

Cities grew with railroad expansion

American Indians removed to reservations

Cotton became the number one industry in Texas

Population in Texas dropped to the loud noise of the train

A town that grows rapidly after the discovery of oil

The center of banking and real estate.

A town that has been destroyed in an oil explosion.

Major cities that grew because of the lack of Oil nearby

What is a significant long-term impact of railroads on Texas.

Encouraging the expansion of settlement throughout the state.

What marks the end of a long cattle drive?

Loading the cattle onto a train car

The cowboy getting off the horse

The camp cook seeking more work

Why were railroads powerful?

They were essential (important) to life and work in Texas.

They were owned by people with lots of money.

The "Range Wars" of the late 1800's were brought about by

ranching disputes over grazing, water, and barbed wire fencing of land

immigrants moving onto claimed land in west Texas

railroad companies seizing Native American lands

How did the climate in west Texas effect its economic development and farming techniques?

The region is too naturally dry and desert like, so irrigation was needed.

Threat of thunderstorms and hail make it difficult to farm in this area.

Hurricanes damaged farms and railroads in the area, so few businesses are there.

The humid conditions made it perfect for faming cotton.

Which of these gives the best description for where a huge oil discovery was made in 1901?

in southeast Texas, near the Louisiana border

in the Texas "panhandle", close to Amarillo

in west Texas, not too far from El Paso

in far south Texas, where the Rio Grande reaches the gulf

What does it mean to "pull a Kanye West" at an awards ceremony?

Rush the stage and declare that Beyonce is better than the awardee

Dramatically mispronounce a well-known artist's name on stage

Rush the Stage to take a selfie with Taylor Swift

Show up wearing a big hat and suit with shorts

Why did Texas see an increase in German immigrants during this time?

Were attracted by cheap land and mild climate

Wanted to work on the Railroads in Texas

Oil, WW1, Reform

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region in Texas is the most oil produced?

Great Plains

Coastal Plains

North Central Plains

Mountains and Basins

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not an effect of the railroad industry in Texas.

Easier to ship goods across the state.

Encouraged government to buy pieces of land.

Helped the Texas government raise money.

Population of West Texas declined

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following were the most important economic effects of oil, railroads, and cattle in Texas?

There was no economic growth because Texas was already industrial

Sparked the opening of many new businesses to support the industries and population

Created a local democratic government to support the increase of population

Allowed for cultural borrowing opportunities

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following concepts in portrayed in the graph?

A free market economy

Boom and Bust cycle

A democratic government

The principles of supply and demand

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why is 1901 significant?

Texas won its independence from Mexico

The largest oil reserve was discovered at Spindletop

The American Civil War ended

Texas was annexed by the United States

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does urbanization mean?

The increase of agricultural businesses in rural areas

The system used to collect taxes from Texas residents

The movement of population and jobs from rural farms to cities

The migration from cities back to farmland

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Development of a steel plow, barbed wire and railroads all helped farming improve in West Texas. True or False?

True

False

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Oil, WW1, Reform

Which region in Texas is the most oil produced?

Which of the following is not an effect of the railroad industry in Texas.

Which of the following were the most important economic effects of oil, railroads, and cattle in Texas?

Which of the following concepts in portrayed in the graph?

Why is 1901 significant?

What does urbanization mean?

Development of a steel plow, barbed wire and railroads all helped farming improve in West Texas. True or False?

What year did the first successful oil well erupt, changing the Texas economy forever?

A person who drills for oil wells in areas not known to be oil fields

What era in Texas History is associated with cattle drives?

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