Ch. 18 L3

What was the primary role of the buffalo soldiers in Texas during the late 1800s?

• To serve as diplomats between settlers and Native Americans

• To patrol the frontier and build roads and forts

• To manage trade routes between Texas and Mexico

• To oversee agricultural development in Texas

Why were African American soldiers called "buffalo soldiers" by Native Americans?

• Because they wore buffalo hides as part of their uniform

• Because they were known for their strength and fighting ability

• Because they lived in areas where buffalo were common

• Because they were responsible for protecting buffalo herds

What challenges did buffalo soldiers face while serving in Texas?

• They were often given the best horses and supplies

• They faced unfair treatment from settlers and the army

• They were frequently promoted to high-ranking positions

• They were primarily stationed in non-hostile areas

What was the outcome of Colonel Grierson's campaign against Victorio in 1880?

• Victorio successfully negotiated peace with the U.S. Army

• Victorio was captured and imprisoned by the U.S. Army

• Victorio and his men were killed by Mexican soldiers

• Victorio surrendered and was relocated to a reservation

What was the role of the Texas Rangers in the 1870s?

• To establish new settlements in West Texas

• To enforce law and order and combat outlaws

• To negotiate treaties with Native American tribes

• To oversee the construction of railroads

How did the actions of the Texas Rangers sometimes lead to controversy?

• They often refused to engage with outlaws

• They were known for their peaceful negotiation tactics

• They sometimes committed illegal acts, especially against Mexican Americans

• They focused solely on protecting cattle ranchers

What was the impact of the railroad expansion in Texas between 1873 and 1891?

• It led to a decrease in the number of settlers moving to Texas

• It made it easier for settlers to reach West Texas

• It caused a decline in the cattle industry

• It resulted in fewer conflicts with Native Americans

What was the significance of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation in Texas?

• It was the only reservation in Texas during the late 1800s

• It was the largest reservation in the United States

• It was established to protect buffalo herds

• It was a site for major battles between settlers and Native Americans

How did the population of white settlers in Texas change between 1870 and 1890?

• It decreased due to conflicts with Native Americans

• It remained stable with little change

• It tripled, significantly increasing the number of settlers

• It doubled, leading to the establishment of new cities

What role did Juan Cortina play along the Texas-Mexico border?

• He was a U.S. Army officer who fought against Native Americans

• He led a band that tried to protect the rights of Mexicans and Tejanos

• He was a cattle rancher who expanded his land holdings

• He was a Texas Ranger known for his strict law enforcement