Unit 7 Cotton, Cattle, and Railroad Quiz

The purpose of cattle drives in Texas during the late 1800s was to:

• transport cattle to railheads for shipment to markets

• provide entertainment for local communities

• train cowboys for rodeo competitions

• establish permanent ranches along the trails

Is the word "vaquero" the Spanish term for "cowboy"? True or False?

• True

• False

Tenant farming and sharecropping impacted farmers after the Civil War by:( Write your answer cornell note style)

The Buffalo Soldiers were African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army after the Civil War. What role did they play in Texas history?

• They built forts and roads, protected settlers, and fought in the Indian Wars.

• They were responsible for the Texas Revolution.

• They were the first settlers in Texas.

• They discovered oil in Texas.

What was the significance of the Goodnight-Loving Trail, and how did it impact cattle ranching?

• The Goodnight-Loving Trail was a significant cattle drive route that helped establish the cattle industry in the American West.

• The Goodnight-Loving Trail was a famous railroad line that transported cattle across the country.

• The Goodnight-Loving Trail was a government initiative to regulate cattle ranching.

• The Goodnight-Loving Trail was a popular tourist destination in the 19th century.

What role did Quanah Parker play in resisting westward expansion, and how did his views change over time?(Write your answer cornell note style)

How did subsistence farming differ from commercial farming?

• Subsistence farming is primarily for local consumption, while commercial farming is for profit.

• Subsistence farming uses advanced technology, while commercial farming does not.

• Subsistence farming requires large land areas, while commercial farming does not.

• Subsistence farming is more profitable than commercial farming.

James Hogg was known for what achievement as governor of Texas?

• Implementing the Texas Railroad Commission

• Founding the University of Texas

• Leading Texas to independence

• Establishing the Texas Rangers

Suffrage was an important issue in the late 19th and early 20th centuries because:

• it was a key factor in the industrial revolution.

• it was central to the fight for women's rights and equality.

• it led to the development of new political parties.

• it was the main cause of World War I.

The outcomes of the First and Second Battle of Adobe Walls differed in their impact on the conflict between Native American tribes and settlers in Texas. What was the main difference in the outcomes of these battles?

• The First Battle was a victory for the Native American tribes, while the Second Battle was a victory for the settlers.

• Both battles were victories for the Native American tribes.

• Both battles were victories for the settlers.

• The First Battle was a victory for the settlers, while the Second Battle was a victory for the Native American tribes.