CCR Test Review

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

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  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? Pick 2

• 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

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

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  Reduced the influence of railroads in the region

• Increased wealth and development of towns along the routes

What role did railroads play in Texas’ economy?

• Railroads brought very few people to Texas.

• 
  The trains were made to transport people only.

• 
  The railroads made it harder to transport goods to the East.

• 
  A way to transport good to market

What changes occurred in Texas during the late 1800s?

• population expanded west

• railroads arrived in Texas

• Texas made steps towards becoming more urban

• All the above

How did the introduction of barbed wire affect cattle drives in Texas?

• It had no impact on cattle drives

• It increased conflicts between ranchers and farmers

• It made cattle drives easier and more profitable

• It restricted open grazing and ended long cattle drives

What was one major consequence of widespread barbed wire use on the Texas frontier?

• It caused the decline of the open frontier and increased land disputes

• It reduced the need for fences

• It encouraged more buffalo hunting

• It led to the expansion of open range ranching