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Cotton Cattle and Railroad Questions Review

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which ERA in Texas history is associated with Cattle Drives?

a)

Mexican National (1824-1835)

b)

Revolution and Republic (1836-1845)

c)

Cotton, Cattle, Railroads (1860-1920)

d)

Contemporary Texas (1939-Present)

2.

Quanah Parker is significant to Texas history because he --

a)

He was a successful rancher and last chief of the Comanche who assimilated into American culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same.

b)

He was unsuccessful at business so he refused into assimilate to American culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same.

c)

He refused into assimilate into Spanish culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same.

d)

He assimilated into Spanish culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same.

3.

When

__________________

was elected governor in 1890, it was because he had campaigned a great deal on limited railroad rates and influence.

a)

James Hogg

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Francis Lubbock

d)

William Travis

4.

One major factor that impacted the rapid expansion of Texas after the Civil War was --

a)

Cattle

b)

Horses

c)

Slavery

d)

War

5.

What kept MOST people from settling west Texas in the late 1800s?

a)

hot temperatures

b)

poor, rocky soil

c)

Native American attacks

d)

Wind blew soil away

6.

What name was given to African American soldiers who fought American Indians in Texas AFTER the Civil War?

a)

cattle soldiers

b)

horse soldiers

c)

buffalo soldiers

d)

Calvary soldiers

7.

What was added after the Civil War to support the growing cattle industry in Texas

a)

Railroads

b)

Cattle Drives

c)

Butcher Plants

d)

Walmarts

8.

Vaqueros were important in Texas history because --

a)

They embraced the original cowboy culture from Mexico.

b)

They brought horses from Spain.

c)

Their traditions were adopted by American cowboys.

d)

All of the above.

9.

During the latter half of the 1800s, which of the following was the BIGGEST problem faced by cattle ranchers in Texas?

a)

.

Stampede

b)

cattle diseases

c)

flooding

d)

labor shortages


10.

After amending the Texas Constitution, the legislature approved the

_______________________________

and made the first appointments. This position is still a part of the government system today.

a)

Texas Railroad Commission

b)

Texas Transportation Agency

c)

Texas Commerce Commission

d)

Texas Weight and measures

11.

Land, longhorns, and railroads were all reasons for --

a)

Expansion of the frontier in Texas after the Civil War

b)

Expansion of the manufacturing industry in Texas after the Civil War

c)

Expansion of the service industry into Texas after the Civil War

d)

Expansion of the oil industry into Texas after the Civil War

12.

I was an Attorney General and Governor of Texas who fought for fair business practices and supported the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission.

Who Am I?

a)

Quanah Parker

b)

Sam Houston

c)

James Hogg

d)

William Travis

13.

In the late 1800s, the

_____________________

were very important in opening West Texas to settlers by advertising the region's

_________________

. They were hoping to make money by selling and then shipping crops and products out of the region.

a)

Oil Companies

Dense Forests

b)

Railroad Companies

Rich Farmland

c)

Automobile manufacturers

Abundant rivers

14.

During Range Wars in Texas --

a)

Farmers and ranchers worked together to fight big industry developments

b)

Farmers and ranchers fought and often destroyed fences and pastures

c)

Farmers and ranchers fought against innovations in farming

d)

Farmers and ranchers fought the government

15.

If you lived in Texas during the late 1800s, you probably lived in what type of area?

a)

Rural

b)

Urban

c)

Coastline

d)

Desert

16.

*More Revenue Production

8Expansion to National markets

*Growth of Crops

8Innovation increase efficiency

8Range Wars

8population Growth

What would be the best title for the information presented from the information above?

a)

The Effects of Farming in Texas in the 19th Century

b)

The Effects of Manufacturing in Texas in the 19th Century

c)

The Effects of Coal Mining in Texas in the 19th Century

d)

The Effects of barbed wire in Texas in the 19th Century

17.

Who was Jesse Chisholm?

a)

President of the US

b)

Governor of Texas

c)

Cattle Driver

d)

Railroad owner

18.

What ended the Cowboys and won the West?

a)

Barb Wire

b)

The Government

c)

Commanche indians

d)

William Travis

19.

How did Ranching after the civil war change in Texas?

a)

Ranchers hired more workers, helped towns grow, and provided more food.

b)

Trains hired more workers, helped towns grow, and provided more food.

c)

Ranchers hired less workers, helped towns grow, and did not provid more food.

d)

Great Ranchers lost workers, helped towns grow, and provided A new Wal mart.

20.

The King Cattle Ranch is located in the

a)

Central Plains

b)

Coastal Plains

c)

Great Plains

d)

Mountain and Basins

21.

What were economic effects of ranching after the civil war?

a)


Ranchers could make money, sell more crops, and sell goods to a larger market

b)


Ranchers could not make money, or sell crops.

c)


Farmers could not make money, sell more land, and destroyed the market

d)


Ranchers started a range war and lost