Cotton, Cattle and Railroads TEST REVIEW

Cowboys might have opposed the use of barbed wire because

• wood was better for fences

• it was expensive

• it limited access to prey

• it limited the open range

Which region includes the long coastline of the Gulf of Mexico, including port cities like Port Arthur and Galveston?

• Coastal region

• Great Plains region

• Mountains and Basins region

• Atlantic Coast region

Which of the following is a natural resource?

• gasoline

• water

• asphalt and concrete

• electricity

Which statement best describes how climate affected economic development in West Texas?

• Constant threats of large thunderstorms make it difficult to farm in this area.

• The region is too dry to support farming, so ranching became more prominent.

• The arid humid conditions made the region perfect for establishing cotton farms.

• Hurricanes damaged farms and railroads built in the area so few businesses located there.

One consequence of the use of barbed wired on the frontier of Texas included —

• increase conflicts with the Native Americans

• increase in the number of cattle rustlers

• introduction of rodeos

• the end of the cattle drives

The development of ranching in West Texas was primarily influenced by —

• politics

• railroads

• oil

• water resources

The 19th century technological innovation of steam power was MOST beneficial to Texans through the —

• Development of air travel
• Advancement of telecommunication systems
• Improvement of maritime transportation
• Expansion of railroads

The introduction of windmills allowed farmers and ranchers in West Texas to —

• Generate electricity for the entire state
• Create a new form of transportation for crops
• Attract more tourists to the area
• Pump water for irrigation and livestock without access to a river

- Growth of Texas population

- Growth of railroads

- Growth of Farming as an agribusiness

What is the best explanation for the above growth?

• end of the lumber business

• end of shipping from Galveston port

• end of the open range

Which letter is Dallas?

• A

• B

• C

• D