Conflict Between American Settlers and Native American Tribes in Texas

What was one of the main reasons for conflict between American settlers and Native American tribes in Texas during the late 1800s?

• The discovery of gold in Texas

• The building of new schools and hospitals

• The breaking of treaties by the government

• The establishment of new trade routes

Which Native American leader recruited warriors and led raiding parties into the Panhandle of Texas for control of their ancestral lands?

• Quanah Parker

• Isa-tai

• Comanche

• Kiowa

What was the main source of food and clothing for the tribes in eastern Texas before being forced to move to reservations?

• Cattle

• Corn

• Bison

• Wheat

What was one of the greatest achievements for the United States that also resulted in negative consequences for Native American tribes?

• The invention of the telegraph

• The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The establishment of the National Park Service

What was a significant impact of the railroad on Native American tribes?

• It improved relations between settlers and tribes

• It led to the tribes gaining new lands

• It caused tribes to become dependent on the government for food and supplies

• It increased the bison population

What was the fate of the bison as a result of the westward expansion and the actions of the American army and hunters?

• The bison population increased significantly

• The bison were domesticated for farming

• The bison herds migrated to Canada

• The bison population suffered and thousands were killed