How it all began...

What was one way Texan officials tried to protect settlers from Native American raids?

• By building forts and having Buffalo Soldiers guard

• By signing treaties

• By relocating settlers

• By forming alliances with other tribes

What were Buffalo Soldiers?

• Buffalo Soldiers were a type of military vehicle used in World War II.
• Buffalo Soldiers were African American soldiers in the U.S. Army formed in 1866.
• Buffalo Soldiers were Native American warriors.
• Buffalo Soldiers were a group of cowboys in the Wild West.

One way the U.S. Army sought to force the Indians onto the reservations

• Negotiating peace treaties

• Providing financial incentives

• Conducting military campaigns

• Offering land ownership

Who were Quanah Parker's parents?

• Cynthia Ann Parker and John Smith
• Mary Parker and Peta Nocona
• Cynthia Parker and William Nocona
• Cynthia Ann Parker and Peta Nocona

What role did Quanah Parker play for the Comanche people after they were moved to a reservation?

• He became a farmer.

• He became a leader and negotiator.

• He left the reservation.

• He became a trader.

Who was the first governor of Texas who was actually born in the state?

• Sam Houston

• James Stephen Hogg

• Ann Richards

• Rick Perry

As governor, what did James Stephen Hogg increase funding for?

• Military

• Public schools and colleges

• Infrastructure

• Healthcare

One of the key contributions of Lawrence Sullivan Ross as the President of Texas A&M University was:

• Establishing the Corps of Cadets

• Introducing co-education

• Expanding the university's campus

• Improving the academic curriculum

What do windmills pull water from?

• Rivers

• Underground water sources

• Lakes

• Oceans

Windmills have shaped the economy of Texas by:

• providing renewable energy and reducing electricity costs

• increasing pollution and harming the environment

• decreasing agricultural productivity

• causing frequent power outages