Changes on the Frontier Practice

● I was the son of an American woman captured by the Comanche.

● I was the last Chief of the Comanche.

● My tribe roamed West Texas.

● I eventually assimilated into American culture and influenced

other American Indians to do so.

WHO AM I?

• Iron Jacket

• John Wallace

• Peta Nocona

• Quanah Parker

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

• Many tribes experienced drought and famine.
• Many tribes moved westward to find buffalo.
• Tribes were removed to reservations.
• Tribes farmed after buffalo herds disappeared.

Which nickname was given to the African-American regiments of the Army after the Civil War?

• Buffalo Hunters
• Red River Rebels
• Buffalo Soldiers
• Screaming Eagles

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

•  land for farming and ranching
• growth of the railroads
• removal of American Indians
• failure of the cotton crops

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

• The demand for beef in the East brought rapid growth.
• Farmers had to move west and take land needed for grazing.
• Much of the land used for grazing was destroyed in the war.
• The loss in the Confederacy brought many cowboys to Texas.

In what region of Texas was the Red River War fought?

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

What are cattle?

• Wild horses

• Herds of Goats

• Prairie Dogs

• Herds of Cows

Why did cattle drives end?

• Too many cattle

• Supply took over demand

• Sheep ranchers took over land

• Expansion of railroads and barbed wire fences

Rapid growth of the cattle industry occurred because of

• demand for beef in the East

• High Speed trains

• lack of salt pork

• Mad Cow disease killed the cattle in the west

Brands are used to

• show ownership

• steal cattle

• keep count of cattle

• create artwork