Texas in Transition-Late 19th Century

The sudden growth of a population is known as a ...

• Cowtown

• Barbwire

• Brand

• Boom

During the boom, Texas grew to nearly ______ people.

• 2,000

• 2,000,000

• 200,000

• 2,000,000,000

True or False: Farmers used barbed wire to protect crops from cattle.

• True

• False

What is the journey called to move cattle from ranches to the railroad?

• Cattle Journey

• Cattle Industry

• Cattle Drive

• Cattle Move

Which scientist worked in a Houston hospital?

• Gail Borden

• Lizzie Johnson

• Michael DeBakey

• Millie Hughes-Fulford

What nickname was given to Fort Worth after the railroad arrived?

• Cowtown

• Barbwire

• Brand

• Boom

Who invented the artificial heart?

• Gail Borden

• Lizzie Johnson

• Michael DeBakey

• Millie Hughes-Fulford

Who fought in the Red River War?

• The Plains Indians

• Joseph Glidden

• Michael DeBakey

• Millie Hughes-Fulford

Millie Hughes-Fulford is known for working for...

• Cattle Industry

• Railroad

• Nasa

• Baylor University Medical Center

True or False: Railroads need to stop every 30 miles to refill water tanks.

• True

• False