Late 1800's Review

Which annual event commemorates the abolition of slavery in Texas, marked by festivities such as parades and community gatherings?

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Labor Day

• Independence Day

Which type of transportation in the late 1800's allowed for a faster and cheaper way to move goods over long distances no matter the weather?

• Stagecoach

• Railroads

• Canals

• Wagons

• *Known for her significant contributions to the cattle industry

• *One of the few women to drive cattle up the Chisholm Trail

• *Accumulated wealth through savvy land and cattle investments, earning her a royal nickname in the Texas cattle industry

Which historical figure fits the descriptions above?

• Mary Austin Holley

• Lizzie Johnson

• Jane McCallum

• Rebecca Fisher

Why were Charles Goodnight and Richard King important to the cattle industry?

• They were known for their successful cattle rustling operations
• They were famous for their invention of a new breed of cattle
• They were primarily responsible for the decline of the cattle industry in Texas
• They were instrumental in developing the cattle ranching industry in Texas and played a key role in the development of cattle trails and ranching techniques.

What was a significant reason for moving herds of cattle to market towns?

• To increase the cattle's value by trading

• To avoid overgrazing in local areas

• To ensure cattle reached railheads for transport to eastern markets

• To protect them from predators

Which side was known for its anti-slavery stance during the Civil War?

• The Confederacy.

• The Union.

• The European Allies.

• The Central Powers.

Which invention significantly impacted the agricultural industry and who was its inventor?

• Samuel Morse; Revolutionized long-distance communication.

• John Deere; Improved efficiency in farming with the steel plow.

• Joseph Glidden; Introduced barbed wire for fencing.

• Gail Bordon; Innovated food preservation methods.

Which side did Texas align with after seceding from the United States during the Civil War?

• The Union

• The Confederacy

• The Central Powers

• None, it remained neutral

This vast expanse of land, surpassing the size of Rhode Island, is a testament to the enduring legacy of cattle ranching and farming in the United States. It holds the title of the largest ranch within the country's borders.

    

What is the name of this iconic ranch?

• King Ranch

• Ponderosa Ranch

• Southfork Ranch

• Circle K Ranch

During Reconstruction, what did the 13th Amendment put a permanent end to?

• boat shipments

• war

• slavery

• hunger in America