Texas History and Geography Assessment

The video explores Palo Duro Canyon in Texas, highlighting its geological formation and historical significance. It delves into the American West's expansion, focusing on the displacement of Native Americans and the role of settlers. The narrative shifts to Fort Davis, detailing its history and the contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers, African-American troops who played a crucial role in the westward expansion and protection of settlers.

What natural feature marks the beginning of the American West in Texas?

• A vast desert

• A deep chasm

• A large river

• A mountain range

How long have the geological processes been shaping Palo Duro Canyon?

• 240 million years

• 150 million years

• 300 million years

• 90 million years

What was one of the key features of Palo Duro Canyon that made it significant?

• Its large size

• Its dense forests

• Its colorful sedimentary rock layers

• Its proximity to the ocean

What was a significant consequence of the American settlers moving into Texas?

• The establishment of new cities

• The building of railroads

• The discovery of gold

• The displacement of Native American tribes

What was Fort Davis initially used for before being abandoned during the Civil War?

• A Native American settlement

• A mining camp

• A military fort

• A trading post

Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?

• Cavalry officers from Europe

• Settlers from the East

• African-American volunteers in the US Army

• Native American warriors

What role did the Buffalo Soldiers play in the western expansion?

• They discovered new lands

• They built roads and protected settlers

• They negotiated treaties with Native Americans

• They established new states

What did the US Cavalry do after the Civil War at Fort Davis?

• They abandoned it permanently

• They rebuilt it with new facilities

• They turned it into a museum

• They used it as a prison

What was the primary purpose of the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Davis?

• To establish new military bases

• To engage in trade with Native Americans

• To protect settlers and build infrastructure

• To explore new territories

By the late 1880s, what had happened to the Native American tribes in Texas?

• They had formed alliances with settlers

• They had been pushed out of their lands

• They had integrated into settler communities

• They had moved to urban areas