WorksheetsTexas Rangers
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 12mins
Fill in the blank: The Texas Rangers were instrumental in strengthening the border between Texas and ________.
Mexico
Canada
California
Arizona
Who was Jack Café Hays and what was his significance according to the passage?
A Texas Ranger known for his leadership and bravery
A famous outlaw in the Wild West
A politician who served as the governor of Texas
A renowned cattle rancher in Texas
What was the primary reason for the reinstatement of the Rangers in 1874?
To increase military presence
To protect settlers from Native American attacks
To enforce new laws
To expand territorial boundaries
The Rangers were responsible for capturing which of the following in the late 1800s?
Outlaws and bandits
Native American tribes
European settlers
Wild animals
The Ranger force was abolished and reorganized under the governor's control in which year?
1874
1901
1935
1950
What was the impact of Miriam 'Ma' Ferguson's election on the Rangers in the 1930s?
Increased funding and support for the Rangers
Disbandment and reorganization of the Rangers
Expansion of the Rangers' jurisdiction
No significant impact on the Rangers
Who is a famous Texas Ranger known for his role in tracking down Bonnie and Clyde?
John Coffee Hays
Frank Hamer
Rip Ford
Stephen F. Austin
What was the original purpose of the Texas Rangers when they were formed?
To serve as a local police force
To protect settlers from Native American attacks
To enforce traffic laws
To collect taxes
Who created the Texas Rangers?
Sam Houston
David Crockett
Stephen F Austin
William Travis
What is the official badge shape of the Texas Rangers?
Star
Circle
Shield
Pentagon
What are the Texas Rangers?
Law enforcement
A Jazz band
Sailors
A computer company
Who created the Texas Rangers?
Sam Houston
Mirabeau Lamar
Stephen F Austin
George Washington
The Texas Rangers were volunteers who provided their own horses and equipment.
True
False
Select all that describe the Texas Rangers:
(Hint: There are 3 answers)
Defended land before Texas was a republic and when Texas became a state.
The Texas Rangers were Native Americans of Texas.
They had special skills of riding, tracking, and fighting.
Protected the western frontier from Native American raids.
They were paid millions of dollars for protecting Texas' lands.
