Texas History: Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads

Texas History: Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads

7th Grade

10 Qs

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Texas History: Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads

Texas History: Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads

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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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