Texas Frontier and Cattle Industry Quiz

Which of the following individuals played a significant role in the expansion of the Texas frontier and was known for his leadership among the Comanche people?

• Sam Houston

• Quanah Parker

• Stephen F. Austin

• Davy Crockett

What was one of the primary effects of westward expansion on American Indians in Texas?

• Increased trade opportunities

• Loss of land and resources

• Establishment of new alliances

• Growth of urban centers

The cattle industry in Texas has its origins in which of the following cultures?

• French

• Spanish

• British

• Mexican

Which of the following best describes the "cowboy way of life" that developed in Texas?

• Urban and industrial

• Nomadic and pastoral

• Agricultural and settled

• Maritime and trade-focused

How did the growth of railroads impact the economy of Texas in the late 19th century?

• It decreased the demand for cattle.

• It facilitated the transportation of goods and people.

• It led to the decline of the cotton industry.

• It isolated rural communities.

James Hogg is best known for his contributions to which of the following areas in Texas history?

• Education reform

• Railroad regulation

• Military leadership

• Agricultural development

Which of the following events was a significant factor leading to the expansion of the Texas frontier?

• The discovery of oil

• The invention of the telegraph

• The construction of railroads

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

What was a major consequence of the development of the cattle industry in Texas?

• Decline in agricultural production

• Increase in urbanization

• Growth of the cowboy culture

• Reduction in trade with Mexico

Undeveloped land that lies beyond the border of of settled territory.

• Frontier

• Public Land

• Homestead

• Cabinet

What factors led to the expansion of the Texas frontier?

• The railroad, barbwire, and irrigation.

• The Dust Bowl and decreasing buffalo herds.

• The Civil War and crop failures in East Texas.

• The discovery of golf and oil in West Texas.