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WorksheetsCotton Cattle and Railroad Questions Review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which ERA in Texas history is associated with Cattle Drives?
Mexican National (1824-1835)
Revolution and Republic (1836-1845)
Cotton, Cattle, Railroads (1860-1920)
Contemporary Texas (1939-Present)
Quanah Parker is significant to Texas history because he --
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.
He was unsuccessful at business so he refused into assimilate to American culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same.
He refused into assimilate into Spanish culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same.
He assimilated into Spanish culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same.
When
__________________
was elected governor in 1890, it was because he had campaigned a great deal on limited railroad rates and influence.
James Hogg
Sam Houston
Francis Lubbock
William Travis
One major factor that impacted the rapid expansion of Texas after the Civil War was --
Cattle
Horses
Slavery
War
What kept MOST people from settling west Texas in the late 1800s?
hot temperatures
poor, rocky soil
Native American attacks
Wind blew soil away
What name was given to African American soldiers who fought American Indians in Texas AFTER the Civil War?
cattle soldiers
horse soldiers
buffalo soldiers
Calvary soldiers
What was added after the Civil War to support the growing cattle industry in Texas
Railroads
Cattle Drives
Butcher Plants
Walmarts
Vaqueros were important in Texas history because --
They embraced the original cowboy culture from Mexico.
They brought horses from Spain.
Their traditions were adopted by American cowboys.
All of the above.
During the latter half of the 1800s, which of the following was the BIGGEST problem faced by cattle ranchers in Texas?
.
Stampede
cattle diseases
flooding
labor shortages
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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.
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Transportation Agency
Texas Commerce Commission
Texas Weight and measures
Land, longhorns, and railroads were all reasons for --
Expansion of the frontier in Texas after the Civil War
Expansion of the manufacturing industry in Texas after the Civil War
Expansion of the service industry into Texas after the Civil War
Expansion of the oil industry into Texas after the Civil War
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?
Quanah Parker
Sam Houston
James Hogg
William Travis
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.
Oil Companies
Dense Forests
Railroad Companies
Rich Farmland
Automobile manufacturers
Abundant rivers
During Range Wars in Texas --
Farmers and ranchers worked together to fight big industry developments
Farmers and ranchers fought and often destroyed fences and pastures
Farmers and ranchers fought against innovations in farming
Farmers and ranchers fought the government
If you lived in Texas during the late 1800s, you probably lived in what type of area?
Rural
Urban
Coastline
Desert
*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?
The Effects of Farming in Texas in the 19th Century
The Effects of Manufacturing in Texas in the 19th Century
The Effects of Coal Mining in Texas in the 19th Century
The Effects of barbed wire in Texas in the 19th Century
Who was Jesse Chisholm?
President of the US
Governor of Texas
Cattle Driver
Railroad owner
What ended the Cowboys and won the West?
Barb Wire
The Government
Commanche indians
William Travis
How did Ranching after the civil war change in Texas?
Ranchers hired more workers, helped towns grow, and provided more food.
Trains hired more workers, helped towns grow, and provided more food.
Ranchers hired less workers, helped towns grow, and did not provid more food.
Great Ranchers lost workers, helped towns grow, and provided A new Wal mart.
The King Cattle Ranch is located in the
Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Mountain and Basins
What were economic effects of ranching after the civil war?
Ranchers could make money, sell more crops, and sell goods to a larger market
Ranchers could not make money, or sell crops.
Farmers could not make money, sell more land, and destroyed the market
Ranchers started a range war and lost
