Quizizz for Cowboys and Westward Expansion

Quanah Parker is significant to Texas history because he --

• He was a successful rancher who assimilated into American culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same.

• He was unsuccessful at business so he refused into assimilate to American culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same.

• He refused into assimilate into Spanish culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same.

• He assimilated into Spanish culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same.

One major factor that impacted the rapid expansion of Texas after the Civil War was --

• Cattle

• Horses

• Slavery

• War

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

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

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, he served as a judge on the tribal court, negotiated business agreements with white investors, and fought attempts to roll back the changes instituted under his direction. Who is he?

• Quahaa Parker

• Pete Nacona

• Quanah Parker

• Red Cloud

Vaqueros were important in Texas history because --

• They embraced the original cowboy culture from Mexico.

• They brought horses from Spain.

• Their traditions were adopted by American cowboys.

• All of the above.

What happened when the market for cattle DECREASED and Texas began other activities?

• Demand for cotton products increased.

• Farmers caused conflict.

• Economic change occurred.

• Cattle drives increased.

What CONCLUSION can you draw from the map above?

• All cattle trails that started in Texas led to towns in the East.

• After the Civil War, ranchers used the trails to bring cattle from other states to Texas.

• After the Civil War, numerous trails were added to support the growing cattle industry in Texas.

• Before the Civil War, increased settlement encouraged Texas ranchers to find new markets for their cattle.

Land, longhorns, and railroads were all reasons for --

• Expansion of the frontier in Texas after the Civil War

• Expansion of the manufacturing industry in Texas after the Civil War

• Expansion of the service industry into Texas after the Civil War

• Expansion of the oil industry into Texas after the Civil War

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