Cattle, Cotton and Railroads

During which time span did cattle drives and wars with American Indians in Texas take place?

• A. 1820 - 1835

• B. 1836 - 1845

• C. 1860 - 1900

• D. 1920 – 1935

Which of the following explains a change in lifestyle of American Indian tribes after the Civil War?

• Tribes switched to farming after the buffalo herds disappeared.

• Tribes were removed to reservations.

• Many tribes moved westward to find buffalo.

• Many tribes experienced drought and famine.

Which nickname was given to the African-American regiments of the U.S. Army that helped to keep the peace among American Indians in the West after the Civil War?

• Red River Rebels

• Screaming Eagles

• Buffalo Soldiers

All of the following were factors that fostered westward expansion into Texas EXCEPT—

• removal of the American Indian

• failure of cotton crops

• growth of the railroads

• . land for farming and ranching

· I was the son of an American woman captured by the Comanches.

· I was the last Chief of the Comanches.

· My tribe roamed West Texas.

· I eventually; assimilated into American culture and influenced other American Indians to do so.

Using the information listed above, who am I ?

• Iron Jacket

• Quanah Parker

• John Wallace

• Peta Nacona

How did the end of the Civil War affect the cattle industry?

• Much of the land used for grazing was destroyed in the war.

• Farmers had to move west and take land needed for grazing.

• The demand for beef in the East brought rapid growth to the industry.

• The loss in the Confederacy brought many cowboys to the cattle industry.

The development of ranching instead of farming in West Texas was primarily influenced by—

• politics

• railroads

• discovery of oil

• water resources

During this period the windmill was introduced to Texas for obtaining water from underground. This allowed farmers and ranchers to water their crops and animals on their own property without having access to a river or aquifer and allowed them to set up irrigation systems in more arid locations. Because of this access to water along with the growth of the railroads and improved transportation systems in Texas, people were able to travel, live, and create new businesses in all areas of Texas. Even in South and West Texas they were able to transport crops and cattle across Texas and the United States. This all allowed for the great growth of agriculture and ranching in Texas during this period and for the growth of population in Central and west Texas.

Which of the following is the BEST title for the passage?

• How the Windmill has impacted Texas Ranching.

• Effects of Population Growth on Central and West Texas.

• Ways Texans Have Modified the Environment.

• The Effects of Human Factors on Events in Texas History.

While windmills of the past assisted in early water production for agriculture, __________ is a water solution for delivering water to __________ today.

Which terms below complete the sentence above?

• desalinization… dry, arid land

• irrigation… wet, swampy areas

• irrigation… dry, arid land

• water restriction… animals and farms

Which means of transportation did NOT contribute to the urbanization of Texas in the late 1800s?

• automobiles

• horses

• railroads

• steamboats