Texas Frontier

What was one of the main effects of westward expansion on American Indians in Texas?

• Increased trade opportunities

• Loss of land and displacement

• Formation of new alliances

• Introduction of new agricultural techniques

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TX.SOC.7.6.A

Which era in Texas history is characterized by the development of the cattle industry?

• Age of Oil

• Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads

• Civil Rights

• Contemporary Texas

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TX.SOC.7.1.A

Describe one way in which the Spanish influenced the development of the cattle industry in Texas.

• By introducing the concept of cattle branding

• By building railroads for cattle transport

• By establishing cattle trading posts

• By creating new cattle breeds

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TX.SOC.7.6.B

What is the significance of the "Age of Contact" in Texas history?

• It marks the beginning of the oil industry in Texas.

• It represents the period when European explorers first made contact with Native Americans in Texas.

• It signifies the era of Texas independence from Mexico.

• It denotes the time of the Civil Rights Movement in Texas.

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TX.SOC.7.1.A

A significant event that led to the expansion of the Texas frontier was (a)  

• The discovery of oil at Spindletop
• The signing of the Treaty of Guadal
• The invention of barbed wire
• The construction of the Transcontin

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TX.SOC.7.6.A

What was a defining characteristic of the "Spanish Colonial" era in Texas history?

• The establishment of missions and presidios

• The rise of the cattle industry

• The discovery of oil

• The Civil Rights Movement

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TX.SOC.7.1.A

Explain how immigration has influenced the culture of Texas.

• By introducing new agricultural practices

• By contributing to the cultural diversity and culinary traditions

• By leading to the decline of the cattle industry

• By causing economic recessions

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TX.SOC.7.10.B

What is the purpose of dividing Texas history into different eras?

• To simplify the teaching of history

• To better understand the changes and developments over time

• To create a timeline for historical events

• To categorize historical figures

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TX.SOC.7.1.A

Match the following historical influences with their impact on the development of the cowboy way of life in Texas.

• Creation of cattle ranching techniques suited to Texas

• Through the influence of Native American hunting techniques

• Development of tracking and survival skills

• By following European farming methods

• Mechanization of farming processes

• Through the industrialization of agriculture

• Introduction of crop rotation and plowing

• By adopting Spanish ranching practices and adapting them to the Texas environment

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TX.SOC.7.6.B

What was the impact of the Civil War on Texas during the "Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction" era?

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in Texas.

• It caused economic hardship and social change.

• It resulted in Texas becoming an independent nation.

• It led to the discovery of oil in Texas.

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TX.SOC.7.1.A