Cotton, Cattle, Railroads

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

• Many tribes experienced drought and famine.

• Many tribes moved westward to find buffalo.

• Tribes were removed to reservations, opening up West Texas to settlers

• 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

I was the son of an American woman captured by the Comanches, a warrior, and the last Comanche Chief. Who am I?

• Pete Nacona

• Iron Jacket

• Cynthia Ann Parker

• Quanah Parker

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

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

• 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.

Why did ranching develop in West Texas instead of farming?

• Water Resources were scarce
• Lack of railroads
• Politics
• Oil was discovered in West Texas

During the late 19th century, how did farmers contribute to the bust cycle in ranching?

• Farmers purchased all the cattle

• Farmers placed barbed wire fences which closed off the open range

• Indians were stealing all the cattle

• Ranchers gave up on cattle drives and became farmers

What role did railroads play in Texas’ economy?

• Railroads brought very few people to Texas.
• The trains were made to transport people only.
• The railroads made it harder to transport goods to the East.
• A way to transport good to market

What kind of conflicts would take place between Farmers & Ranchers?

• Fighting over water rights & cutting barbed wire
• Fighting over reservation land
• Fighting corrupt Railroad companies

The buffalo soldiers helped to shape the history of Texas because they were -

• American Indians who fought with Texas during the Civil War

• African Americans who guarded the Texas frontier after the Civil War

• Anglo Americans who sided with Mexico before the Texas Revolution

• Mexican Americans who defended the Alamo during the Texas Revolution

What came to West Texas after the Native Americans were removed and forced to reservations?

• More Indian tribes in an area

• More people, communities, and businesses

• Less people and communities

• No change in the region