Social Studies [7th GraUnit _#8: Railroads, Oil & Urbanization

This man was the son of a Texas pioneer woman who was captured by the Comanche. He was a warrior and the last of the Comanche chiefs. He was a major figure in helping his people adjust to reservation life after the final battles. Along with his support for ranching, education, and agriculture, he served as a judge on the tribal court, negotiated business agreements with white investors, and fought attempts to roll back the changes instituted under his direction. Who is he?

• Cynthia Ann Parker

• Pete Nacona

• Quanah Parker

• Red Cloud

What was the name given to the African-American soldiers who protected the frontier in West Texas after the Civil War?

• cattle soldiers

• horse soldiers

• buffalo soldiers

• western soldiers

How did the oil industry shape the development of Odessa, TX?

• The town suffered due to its lack of oil wells.

• The town grew as the demand for oil increased.

• The town became a center for oil recycling programs.

• The town was crushed when oil was discovered in larger cities.

What innovation is pictured in this image and how did it impact the Texas economy?

• The use of longhorns as a resource led to the near extinction of the breed.

• The use of barbed wire led to more disagreements between farmers due to land disputes.

• The use of barbed wire in farming and ranching led to the closing of the frontier.

• The longhorn population increased.

Which of these events had the GREATEST effect on the growth of Texas cities in the mid- to late 1800s?

• discovery of oil

• driving of cattle

• invention of the cotton gin

• construction of railroads

What CONCLUSION can you draw from the map above?

• All cattle trails that started in Texas led to towns in the East.

• After the Civil War, ranchers used the trails to bring cattle from other states to Texas.

• After the Civil War, numerous trails were added to support the growing cattle industry in Texas.

• Before the Civil War, increased settlement encouraged Texas ranchers to find new markets for their cattle

The end of the Frontier Wars is considered an 'end of an era'. What is meant by this?

• The end of the Frontier Wars stopped a steady loss of land by Native Americans and returned them to their rightful homes.

• The end of the Frontier Wars changed the northern boundaries of Texas for the final time.

• The end of the Frontier Wars was basically the end of ranching and farming in the Panhandle of Texas.

• The end of the Frontier Wars was generally the end of the lifestyles of the Plains people. Most accepted defeat then followed soldiers to Oklahoma.

Which of the following factors was MOST effective in preventing the settlement of West Texas?

• distance

• hot temperatures

• poor, rocky soil

• Native American attacks

This excerpt describes the origins of the Age of Oil in Texas. Which statements BEST explain the economic impact of the oil boom in Texas?

• Texas became one of the leading oil-producing states in the early 20th century.

• Lyne T. Barret became one of the first successful oilmen when he drilled a well at Oil Springs in 1866.

• Others found success at Corsicana in 1894 and they built a refinery to process oil from nearly 300 wells.

• In 1901, Spindletop became the new successful oil-producing location.

• The success of the oil industry contributed to the development of boomtowns and led to the development of other industries.

I am an innovator from Houston, TX. I made my fortune by developing the rotary drill bit. My invention revolutionized the oil industry. Who am I?

• Denton Cooley

• Benjy Brooks

• Michael Dell

• Howard Hughes Sr.