Cotton, Cattle, Railroads, and Closing the Texas Frontier

What was a constant challenge that cowboys on the cattle drives faced with their cattle?

• Rattlesnakes
• Storms
• Stampedes
• Cows getting spooked

Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?

• Quanah Parker
• Commanches
• Former Slaves

What does vaquero mean?

• Spanish man
• Cowboy
• Indian
• Farmer

After the Civil War, which part of the US saw an increase in demand for beef?

• East
• West
• North
• South

Which technology caused cattle drives to end?

• Natural Fences
• Barbed Wire

Why were more cattle trails added during this time periods?

• To keep up with the increasing railroad industry
• To keep up with the increasing cotton industry
• To keep up with the increasing cattle industry

How did the climate affect the economic development of West Texas?

• Too dry for farming, ranching increased
• To dry for ranching, farming increased

How did railroads impact Texas industry and agriculture?

• Allowed for people to be transported to cities
• Allowed for goods to be transported to markets

Which region of Texas was most of the cotton industry located?

• North
• South
• East
• West

Why was ranching more popular than farming in West Texas?

• Lack of cattle
• Lack of people
• Lack of cities
• Lack of water resources