Cotton, Cattle, Railroads

What were the two main causes of the Civil War?

• States rights and slavery

• Slavery and taxation

• States rights and expansion

• States rights and taxation

What industry played a significant role in giving Texas its identity during the era of 1866 to 1900?

• Automobile industry

• Steel industry

• Cotton industry

• Oil industry

What was the significance of the cotton industry in Texas after the Civil War?

• Texas became the top producer of cotton in the United States

• Production decreased significantly

• The industry collapsed

• Cotton was no longer relevant in Texas

What is the difference between tenant farmers and sharecroppers?

• Tenant farmers rent the land they work on, sharecroppers own the land

• Tenant farmers and sharecroppers are the same

• Tenant farmers own the land they work on, sharecroppers rent the land

• There is no difference

What led to the rise of the cattle industry in Texas following the Civil War?

• Decrease in demand for cattle

• Lack of available land for ranching

• Introduction of barbed wire and railroads

• Ban on cattle drives

What ended the open range in the cattle industry?

• Invention of windmills

• Introduction of barbed wire

• Decrease in cattle population

• Expansion of open range areas

What were the Buffalo Soldiers known for?

• Fighting for the Confederacy

• Fighting for the Union

• Fighting for the Indian nations

• Fighting for the British

What was the name used to describe the conflicts between the federal government and native Indians?

• Revolutionary War

• Indian Wars

• World War I

• Civil War

What were the Buffalo Soldiers named after?

• Their bravery

• Their loyalty to the government

• Their fighting skills

• Their leadership abilities

What was the role of Vaqueros in the cattle industry?

• Cattle buyers

• Railroad workers

• Mexican Cowboys

• Ranch owners