American Indian History Quiz

• I was the son of an American woman captured by the Comanche.

• 
  I was the last Chief of the Comanche.
  

• My tribe roamed West Texas.
  

• I eventually assimilated into American culture and influenced other American Indians to do so.

• Who am I?

• Iron Jacket

• Quanah Parker

• John Wallace

• Peta Nocona

An end to the traditional lifestyle of many American Indians came about during Reconstruction when —

• a majority of the tribes adopted Christianity

• the last tribes moved westward to find buffalo

• a number of the tribes established large ranches

• the last bands of tribes were moved to reservations

Which nickname was given to the African American regiments of the U.S. Army?

• 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

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

• Much of the land used for grazing was destroyed in the war.

• Farmers had to move west and take land needed for grazing.

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

• The loss in the Confederacy brought many cowboys to the cattle industry.

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

One consequence of the use of barbed wire 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

What was the main purpose of the cattle trails in Texas after the Civil War?

• 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 encouraged Texas ranchers to find new markets for their cattle.

In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?

• 1856

• 1859

• 1861

• 1865