Texas Population and Railroad Quiz

What was the population growth in Texas around the time new people settled there?

• From about 800,000 to over 1 million

• From about 800,000 to over 2 million

• From about 500,000 to over 1.5 million

• From about 1 million to over 2.5 million

What changes occurred in Texas with the arrival of new people from other states and countries?

• Only economic changes

• Changes in climate only

• New religions, music, food, art, languages, businesses, and ways of life

• No significant changes

By 1910, how did the railroad impact Texas?

• It had little to no impact on the state

• It caused a decline in population

• It had more miles of track than any other state and became a catalyst for change

• It only affected the transportation of cattle

During a history lesson, a student learned that a certain event lasted for a "decade". What does "decade" mean in this context?

• A) A water source

• B) Timber, wood

• C) Time period of 10 years

• D) Docks, harbors

In the context of global trade, what does the word "ports" refer to?

• A) Moving goods from one country to another

• B) Economic zones

• C) Trade agreements

• D) Docks, harbors where ships load and unload

What is the meaning of "well" as used in the vocabulary quiz?

• A) Best, first-rate, leading

• B) A water source

• C) Cause for, means of

• D) Timber, wood

Which word means "timber, wood"?

• A) Prime

• B) Locomotive

• C) Lumber

• D) Catalyst

What does "prime" mean?

• A) Moving from one place to another

• B) Best, first-rate, leading

• C) A water source

• D) Helpful, useful

What is the definition of "transporting"?

• A) Docks, harbors

• B) Environment, surroundings

• C) Moving from one place to another

• D) Cause for, means of

What was the effect of railroad companies selling land near wells?

• Cattle drives had become a thing of the past.

• Numerous wells were built along railroad lines.

• The cultural climate of Texas began to change.

• 8,000 miles of new railroad track was laid in Texas.