4th Six Weeks Texas History Test Review

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

• Drilling for oil and developing an export economy

• Cattle drives and wars with American Indian tribes

• Women and African Americans fighting for civil rights

• Independence from Mexico and democratic government

Who am I?

• Iron Jacket

• Quanah Parker

• John Wallace

• Peta Nocona

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

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Red River Rebels

• Screaming Eagles

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

• Increased investment in schools

• Demand for beef in eastern states

• Establishment of forts in West Texas

• Legislation passed to forbid use of barbed wire

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

• prosecuting corrupt leaders in the oil industry

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

• supporting the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission

• signing legislation that established the Attorney General’s office

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

• sharecroppers claiming public lands

• ranchers fencing land with barbed wire

• 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 introduction of rodeos

• the end of the cattle drives

• a decline in the number of cattle ranches

• an increase in conflicts with American Indian tribes

The introduction of windmills allowed farmers and ranchers in West Texas to —

• provide electricity to the region

• create early air conditioning for homes

• generate wind power to run farm equipment

• irrigate crops without having access to a river

Based on the information in the map above, which trail was used first?

• Chisholm

• Goodnight-Loving

• Western

• Shawnee

Which conclusion is supported by the information on 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, several trails were added to support the growing cattle industry in Texas.

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