
Texas History: Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads
Authored by Charles Roberts
Social Studies
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the status of cotton in Texas before the Civil War?
It was not grown in Texas
It was imported from other states
It was a significant crop
It was a minor crop
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the first to bring cattle to Texas?
French traders
American settlers
Spanish explorers
English colonists
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common age for cowboys during the cattle driving era?
40 to 45 years old
12 to 15 years old
30 to 35 years old
20 to 25 years old
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which cattle trail was the most utilized from Texas?
Western Trail
Goodnight-Loving Trail
Shawnee Trail
Chisholm Trail
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason cowboys' work was considered dangerous?
Frequent storms
All of the above
Wildlife attacks
Risk of injury from animals
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?
To increase travel to the southern states
To serve only the northern states
To connect the East and West coasts of the USA
To transport cotton exclusively
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did refrigerated railroad cars impact the beef industry?
Made transportation of live cattle unnecessary
Decreased beef quality
Increased the cost of beef transportation
Had no impact on the beef industry
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