Texas History Quiz: Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads

What were the three main topics covered in the video?

• Fishing, Hunting, and Farming

• Wheat, Corn, and Soybeans

• Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads

• Oil, Gold, and Silver

Which crop became a very large industry in Texas before and after the Civil War?

• Rice

• Cotton

• Tobacco

• Sugarcane

What was the basis of the Texas cattle industry in the 1800s?

• Buffalo

• Longhorns

• Sheep

• Goats

What was the average age of most cowboys in the late 1800s?

• 18-21 years old

• 12-15 years old

• 35-40 years old

• 25-30 years old

What type of cattle is Texas well known for?

• Longhorns

• Hereford

• Angus

• Jersey

How did the cattle from Texas reach the northern cities for sale?

• By air

• By truck

• By railroad

• By sea

What major development in transportation fundamentally changed the way the United States was connected?

• Covered wagons

• Refrigerated railroad cars

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Bicycles

What was the main product that Texas exported along with beef using the railroads?

• Wheat

• Sugarcane

• Cotton

• Rice

What caused the decline of the cotton industry in Texas in the 1890s?

What invention allowed for more farming in dry areas like West Texas?

• Greenhouse

• Irrigation system

• Windmill

• Tractor