Ch. 19 Preview of Cotton, Cattle VIDEO

What major conflict arose in Texas as a result of the influx of settlers and the expansion of the cattle industry in the late 19th century?

• A war between settlers and Native American tribes
• Disputes over land ownership among ranchers
• Conflicts between cattle ranchers and cotton farmers
• Struggles for water rights among different farming communities

What economic challenges did Texas cotton farmers face during the late 19th century?

• Declining prices for cotton due to oversupply
• High costs of land and equipment
• Increased competition from international markets
• Drought conditions affecting crop yield

How did the establishment of barbed wire by ranchers affect the cattle drives in Texas during the late 19th century?

• It allowed cattle drives to increase in size and frequency.
• It restricted access to grazing land, ending the era of cattle drives.
• It made it easier to drive cattle across the plains without obstacles.
• It had no significant impact on cattle drives at all.

What was a significant outcome of the Red River War for the American Indian tribes in Texas?

• The tribes were forced to surrender and relocate to reservations in Oklahoma.
• The tribes gained greater autonomy over their lands.
• The tribes were able to negotiate better terms with the U.S. Army.
• The tribes formed new alliances with other Native American groups.

How did the expansion of railroads in Texas impact farmers during the late 19th century?

• It allowed farmers to transport their crops more efficiently to markets.
• It led to increased prices for cotton due to higher demand.
• It caused many farmers to lose their land as prices for crops fell.
• It provided farmers with better access to water sources for irrigation.

What political movement emerged in Texas in the 1890s in response to the struggles faced by farmers?

• The Progressive Movement
• The Farmers' Alliance
• The Populist Party
• The Republican Party

What factors contributed to the rapid population growth in Texas between 1870 and 1900?

• The availability of cheap land attracting poor farmers
• The establishment of new military forts in the region
• The decline of the cattle industry due to overproduction
• The increase in immigration from European countries

What was the primary reason for the dramatic increase in cattle ranching in Texas after the Civil War?

• The rise in beef prices in eastern cities like New York and Boston
• The influx of new settlers looking for land to farm
• The establishment of new railroad lines connecting Texas to markets
• The removal of Native American tribes from the plains

What was a major consequence of the rise of the cattle industry for land access in Texas during the late 19th century?

• Increased availability of land for small farmers
• Barbed wire limited cattle drives and access to water
• Native American tribes gained more land in Texas
• Cattle ranchers began to share land with cotton farmers

What was one notable change in Texas society between 1870 and 1900 as a result of the interactions between cattle ranching, farming, and railroads?

• A dramatic increase in the population due to new settlers moving to Texas.
• The rise of the cattle drive industry leading to wealth for ranchers.
• The establishment of the Populist Party by discontented farmers.
• The creation of barbed wire fences that restricted cattle movements.