WorksheetsLate 1800's Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which annual event commemorates the abolition of slavery in Texas, marked by festivities such as parades and community gatherings?
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Labor Day
Independence Day
Which type of transportation in the late 1800's allowed for a faster and cheaper way to move goods over long distances no matter the weather?
Stagecoach
Railroads
Canals
Wagons
*Known for her significant contributions to the cattle industry
*One of the few women to drive cattle up the Chisholm Trail
*Accumulated wealth through savvy land and cattle investments, earning her a royal nickname in the Texas cattle industry
Which historical figure fits the descriptions above?
Mary Austin Holley
Lizzie Johnson
Jane McCallum
Rebecca Fisher
Why were Charles Goodnight and Richard King important to the cattle industry?
What was a significant reason for moving herds of cattle to market towns?
To increase the cattle's value by trading
To avoid overgrazing in local areas
To ensure cattle reached railheads for transport to eastern markets
To protect them from predators
Which side was known for its anti-slavery stance during the Civil War?
The Confederacy.
The Union.
The European Allies.
The Central Powers.
Which invention significantly impacted the agricultural industry and who was its inventor?
Samuel Morse; Revolutionized long-distance communication.
John Deere; Improved efficiency in farming with the steel plow.
Joseph Glidden; Introduced barbed wire for fencing.
Gail Bordon; Innovated food preservation methods.
Which side did Texas align with after seceding from the United States during the Civil War?
The Union
The Confederacy
The Central Powers
None, it remained neutral
This vast expanse of land, surpassing the size of Rhode Island, is a testament to the enduring legacy of cattle ranching and farming in the United States. It holds the title of the largest ranch within the country's borders.
What is the name of this iconic ranch?
King Ranch
Ponderosa Ranch
Southfork Ranch
Circle K Ranch
During Reconstruction, what did the 13th Amendment put a permanent end to?
boat shipments
war
slavery
hunger in America
