Cattle Cotton and Railroad

Which of the following human factors influenced the settlement of Texas?

• Boll weevil infestations and droughts caused cotton prices to soar, making

  cotton farming a risky industry.

• Barbed wire fencing protected small ranchers from big farmers who tried to

  illegally use their water supplies.

• Windmills supplied water for railways, small towns, and small farms in areas

  that were not near rivers or streams.

• Railroads provided cheap transportation to eastern states, leading to a

  decline in the population of Texas.

Which ERA in Texas history is associated with Cattle Drives?

• Mexican National (1824-1835)

• Revolution and Republic (1836-1845)

• Cotton, Cattle, Railroads (1860-1920)

• Contemporary Texas (1939-Present)

When

__________________

was elected governor in 1890, it was because he had campaigned a great deal on limited railroad rates and influence.

• James Hogg

• Sam Houston

• Francis Lubbock

• William Travis

One major factor that impacted the rapid expansion of Texas after the Civil War was --

• Cattle

• Horses

• Slavery

• War

After amending the Texas Constitution, the legislature approved the _______________________________ and made the first appointments. This position is still a part of the government system today.

• Texas Railroad Commission

• Texas Transportation Agency

• Texas Commerce Commission

• Texas Weight and measures

Land, longhorns, and railroads were all reasons for --

• Expansion of the frontier in Texas after the Civil War

• Expansion of the manufacturing industry in Texas after the Civil War

• Expansion of the service industry into Texas after the Civil War

• Expansion of the oil industry into Texas after the Civil War

I was an Attorney General and Governor of Texas who fought for fair business practices and supported the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission.

Who Am I?

• Quanah Parker

• Sam Houston

• James Hogg

• William Travis

In the late 1800s, the _____________________ were very important in opening West Texas to settlers by advertising the region's _________________ . They were hoping to make money by selling and then shipping crops and products out of the region.

• Oil Companies

  Dense Forests

• Railroad Companies

  Rich Farmland

• Automobile manufacturers

  Abundant rivers

Who was Jesse Chisholm?

• President of the US

• Governor of Texas

• Cattle Driver

• Railroad owner

How did Ranching after the civil war change in Texas?

• Ranchers hired more workers, helped towns grow, and provided more food.

• Trains hired more workers, helped towns grow, and provided more food.

• Ranchers hired less workers, helped towns grow, and did not provid more food.

• Great Ranchers lost workers, helped towns grow, and provided A new Wal mart.