Texas History Unit 8 Test Review

From 1860 - 1900 which of the following most characterized society in Texas?

• Drilling for oil and developing an export economy

• Women and African Americans fighting for civil rights

• Independence from Mexico and democratic government

• Cattle drives and wars with American Indian tribes

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?

• Bucktails

• Red River Rebels

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Screaming Eagles

An end to the traditional lifestyle of many American Indians came about during Reconstruction when —

• a majority of the tribes adopted Christianity

• the last tribes moved westward to find buffalo

• the last bands of tribes were moved to reservations

• a number of the tribes established large ranches

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

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

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

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

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

One way that Governor James Hogg worked to protect Texans from unfair business practice was by —

• signing legislation that established the Attorney General’s office

• prosecuting corrupt leaders in the oil industry

• supporting the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission

• working to bring an end to the range wars in West Texas

In addition to the availability of land, which factor facilitated the settlement of the Texas frontier?

• Increased investment in schools

• Legislation passed to forbid use of barbed wire

• Establishment of forts in West Texas

• Demand for beef in eastern states

Which change resulted from railroads being dramatically expanded in Texas?

• New cities grew up along the rail lines.

• West Texas’ population grew larger than that of East Texas.

• American Indian tribes were relocated.

• Texas became a primary producer of cotton.

Which statement best describes how climate affected economic development in West Texas?

• Hurricanes damaged farms and railroads built in the area so few businesses located there.

• The arid humid conditions made the region perfect for establishing cotton farms.

• The region is too dry to support farming so ranching became more prominent.

• Constant threats of large thunderstorms make it difficult to farm in this area.

The range wars of the late 1800s in Texas were caused by —

• ranchers fencing land with barbed wire

• sharecroppers claiming public lands

• immigrants moving onto lands in West Texas

• railroad companies building on American Indian lands

One consequence of the use of barbed wired on the frontier of Texas included —

• the end of the cattle drives

• the introduction of rodeos

• an increase in conflicts with American Indian tribes

• a decline in the number of cattle ranches