Cattle, Agriculture and Railroads 2022

Where did the immigrant workers used to build the railroad come from?

• China, Scotland , Mexico, and Africa.

• China, Ireland, Mexico, and America.

• China, Ireland, Mexico, and Africa.

• China, India, Mexico, and Africa.

What happened to towns near railroads?

• Became ghost towns

• grew and became wealthy.

• grew and lost money.

• became wealthy and attracted too many immigrants

How did barbed wire contribute to the settlement of farmers in West Texas?

• It encouraged the expansion of railroads into the area.

• It allowed crops in the plains to be protected from cattle.

• It provided ways for people to earn money by selling fencing.

• It encouraged the growth of protected land for conservation.

What was the name given to the African-American soldiers who protected the frontier in West Texas after the Civil War?

• cattle soldiers

• camel soldiers

• buffalo soldiers

• western soldiers

What was the main reason for major cattle trails after the Civil War ?

• To bring cattle to Texas from other states.

• To increases settlement of West Texas.

• To support the growing cattle industry in Texas.

• To transport cattle to California.

I was an Attorney General and Governor of Texas who fought for fair business practices and supported the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission.

Who Am I?

• Quannah Parker

• Sam Houston

• James Hogg

• William Travis

What kept people from settling in West Texas during the 1800's?

• Dry climate and hot temperatures.

• Native American attacks.

• It is Poor rocky soil.

• No water mainly desert

During the cattle drives, which of the following a big problem faced during the cattle drives?

• Stampedes

• cattle diseases

• flooding

• labor shortages

What event expanded agriculture, ranching, and the growth of Texas cities?

• Discovery of Oil

• Driving of cattle

• Construction of the railroad

• Settlement of the west

This man was the son of a Texas pioneer woman who was captured by the Comanche.

He was a warrior and the last of the Comanche chiefs.

He was a major figure in helping his people adjust to reservation life after the final battles.

Along with his support for ranching, education, and agriculture,

Who is he?

• Red Bull

• Pete Nacona

• Quanah Parker

• Red Cloud