CCR Test Review

Gov James Hogg helped to establish the Texas Railroad Commission. How did it economically help Texas?

• funded the railroads with government money

• Did away with railroad monopiles

• championed public schools, state universities, and the education of teachers in the state.

Which of the following explains a change in lifestyle of American Indian tribes in Texas, after the Civil War in 1865? 

• Many tribes moved eastward to find buffalo

• Many tribes experienced drought and famine

• Tribes were removed to reservations

• 
  
  Tribes switched to farming after the buffalo herds disappeared

How did the growth of the railroads impact the Native American tribes of the Great Plains?

• It brought them supplies from the government

• Brought hunters who killed the buffalo by the thousands

• Forced them off of their lands onto reservations

• It had no impact at all

Which of the following describes the life of a cowboy/cowhand on the trail? Choose all that apply

• Had early starts/late ends to their day .

• Had to constantly be on guard for things like raiders, storms, and stampedes.

• Making sure cattle didn't trample crops along the trails.

• None of these

increased number of

legislators

representing the western portion of the state.

increased the number of

towns and communities.

increased the number of

local

government officials

The above list were ____________ impacts of the railroads and westward expansion

• economic

• social

  
  

• political

The range wars between farmers and ranchers were violent conflicts over all of the following EXCEPT (a)  

• 
  control of water rights

• 
  the textiles industry

• Farmers and ranchers fought against innovations in farming

  
  

• Farmers and ranchers fought the government

The above list were effects of new __________ practices in Texas after the Civil War

• farming

• manufacturing

• coal mining

• ranching

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Which describes the way of living in Texas immediately following the Civil War?

• urban

• coastal

• desert

• rural

The LARGEST ranch in the Texas Panhandle resulted from land given to builders of the state capitol in the 1880s. What was the name of this ranch?

• XYZ Ranch

• TVX Ranch

• XIT Ranch

• XYT Ranch

What was the primary economic impact of cattle drives in Texas during the late 19th century?

• Decreased the value of cattle due to oversupply

• Caused significant unemployment in agricultural sectors

• 
  Reduced the influence of railroads in the region

• Increased wealth and development of towns along the routes