4A 5/5 wk 16 Art Clash of Cultures

What was a major reason for the tensions between settlers and American Indians in Texas?

• Disputes over gold mines

• Conflicts over land and resources

• Differences in language

• Competition in trade

Which tribe was NOT forced out of Texas by the 1860s?

• Comanche

• Shawnee

• Biloxi

• Cherokee

What was the purpose of the Texas legislature setting aside land along the Brazos River in 1854?

• To build new settlements

• To create Indian reservations

• To establish military bases

• To develop agricultural projects

Who led the Texas Rangers in the battle against the Comanche in 1858?

• Hardin Runnels

• Captain John “Rip” Ford

• Iron Jacket

• Sam Houston

What was the greatest loss for the American Indians of Texas due to new settlements?

• Horses

• Bison

• Water sources

• Hunting tools

What marked the beginning of the end of the Comanche way of life in Texas?

• The establishment of new settlements

• The death of Chief Iron Jacket

• The creation of Indian reservations

• The migration to Mexico

Which tribe was given 18,576 acres in the Clear Fork Reservation?

• Kickapoo

• Comanche

• Apache

• Kiowa

What did the Texas Rangers encounter near Little Robe Creek in 1858?

• A large group of settlers

• A large force of Comanche warriors

• A herd of bison

• A new settlement

What was the role of the Texas Rangers as petitioned by the governor in 1858?

• To explore new territories

• To protect settlements from raids

• To negotiate with tribes

• To build new roads

What is a notable feature of present-day Indian reservations in Texas?

• They are the largest in the United States

• They are mostly located in the north

• Texas has almost no American Indian lands

• They are primarily used for agriculture