Which of the following explains a change in lifestyle of American Indian tribes after the Civil War?

Which nickname was given to the African-American regiments of the U.S. Army that helped to keep the peace among American Indians in the West after the Civil War?

All of the following were factors that fostered westward expansion into Texas EXCEPT—

· I was the son of an American woman captured by the Comanches.

· I was the last Chief of the Comanches.

· My tribe roamed West Texas.

· I eventually; assimilated into American culture and influenced other American Indians to do so.

Using the information listed above, who am I ?

How did the end of the Civil War affect the cattle industry?

The development of ranching instead of farming in West Texas was primarily influenced by—

During this period the windmill was introduced to Texas for obtaining water from underground. This allowed farmers and ranchers to water their crops and animals on their own property without having access to a river or aquifer and allowed them to set up irrigation systems in more arid locations. Because of this access to water along with the growth of the railroads and improved transportation systems in Texas, people were able to travel, live, and create new businesses in all areas of Texas. Even in South and West Texas they were able to transport crops and cattle across Texas and the United States. This all allowed for the great growth of agriculture and ranching in Texas during this period and for the growth of population in Central and west Texas.

Which of the following is the BEST title for the passage?

While windmills of the past assisted in early water production for agriculture, __________ is a water solution for delivering water to __________ today.

Which terms below complete the sentence above?

Which means of transportation did NOT contribute to the urbanization of Texas in the late 1800s?

Which group adapted to the environment of Texas with the fewest modifications?

The herd was put in a circle, the cattle being a comfortable distance apart. When the drive was first started and the cattle were fresh, I used a double guard. That is, half the men guarded the first part of the night; the other half the latter part. In storms and stampedes we were all on duty. After the herd had been out fifteen days, it was “trail broke” and four men were sufficient to guard three thousand cattle. If we were out two or three months, the last month, two men on duty at a time were sufficient… The guards rode around the herd facing each other; in this way they passed each other twice as they went around. If a rattlesnake was heard in the guard line, the men hearing it informed their companion of its whereabouts and the next morning someone would go and kill it—rattlesnakes do not move at night. Cattle feared a rattlesnake and would give him a wide berth.

When the cattle are first started, the risk of stampedes is great. They are nervous and easily frightened; the slightest noise may startle them into running. Some cattle are stampeders by nature… A herd was more likely to run on a dark night than on a moonlight night. The remarkable thing about it was that the whole herd started instantly, jarring the earth like an earthquake….,

Taking it all in, my life on the trail was the happiest part of it. I wish I could find words to describe the companionship and loyalty of the men towards each other. It was beyond imagination… Bullies and tyrants were unknown among them. They kept their places around a herd under all circumstances; and if they had to fight they were always ready. Timid men were not known among them—the life did not fit them…. Fewer cowboys have been tried for crimes than any other class of men.

--Charles Goodnight, description of a trail drive as quoted in H.T. Burton’s “History of the J.A. Ranch,” in Southwestern Historical Quarterly, 1928

Which of the characteristics does that author say BEST describes a cattle driver?

Using the reading above, what did a cattle drive boss MOST fear?

Which of the following correctly identifies the most important reasons why Germans immigrated to Texas and where they located?

Which of the following generalizations is true based on the maps above?

Cattle : _______________ :: Cotton : _______________.

One major influence of the Mexican immigrants on the culture of Texas includes—

Former Texas governor Set up the Texas Railroad Commission Protected citizens from unfair business practices

Who is described above?

The range wars between farmers and ranchers were conflicts over all of the following EXCEPT—

All of the following complete the graphic above EXCEPT—

Which set of phrases completes the diagram above?

What conclusion can you draw from the map above?

Using the map of cattle trails above, what was the earliest trail used?