Texas History Quiz: 1865-1900

Who was Quanah Parker?

• A famous Texas cattle rancher

• A leader of the Comanche people

• A Texas governor

• A railroad tycoon

What was the primary role of the buffalo soldiers?

• To protect settlers from Native American attacks

• To build railroads across Texas

• To manage cattle drives

• To serve as political leaders in Texas

Which industry is associated with the "cowboy way of life"?

• The oil industry

• The cattle industry

• The railroad industry

• The cotton industry

What was a significant effect of the growth of railroads in Texas?

• Decrease in cattle ranching

• Increase in agricultural exports

• Decline in urban development

• Reduction in population

Who was James Hogg?

• A famous Texas cattle rancher

• The first native-born governor of Texas

• A leader of the Comanche people

• A railroad tycoon

Buffalo soldiers were

• Native American Warriors

• African American Calvary Units

• Mexican Calvary Units

• White Frontier Settlers

What was the impact of westward expansion on American Indians in Texas?

• They gained more land

• They were forced onto reservations

• They became wealthy landowners

• They formed alliances with settlers

What was a political impact of the agricultural industry in West Texas?

• Decrease in political representation

• Increase in political power for farmers

• Decline in political influence of cities

• Rise of political parties

What characterized the cowboy way of life?

• Urban living and factory work

• Long cattle drives and ranch work

• Mining and oil drilling

• Farming and crop cultivation

Which group was most affected by the development of railroads in Texas?

• Cattle drivers and cowboys

• Factory workers

• Oil workers

• Gold Miners