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WorksheetsTexas History Cotton Cattle Railroads
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following statements is most accurate?
New immigrants in Texas struggled to find good paying jobs.
Railroads were built to transport products to the market.
Texas created an income tax to support economic growth.
The agriculture sector of Texas began to decline.
One consequence of the use of barbed wired on the Texas frontier included.....
the introduction of rodeos.
an increase in conflicts with Native Americans.
a decline in cattle ranches.
the end of the cattle drives.
Which region of Texas was most associated with the cotton industry?
Panhandle
Coastal Plains
East Texas
Mountains and Basins
Which of the following statements is most accurate based on the cattle trails in Texas?
All cattle trails in Texas headed east.
After the Civil War, several trails were added to support the growing cattle industry in Texas.
Before the Civil War, increased settlement encoraged Texas ranchers to find new markets for their cattle.
After the Civil War, ranchers used the trails to bring cattle from other states to Texas.
How did railroads impact Texas?
New cities grew up along the rail lines.
Native tribes remained in Texas.
Texas became a primary producer of cotton.
West Texas population grew larger than that of East Texas.
The range wars of the late 1800s in Texas were caused by
sharecroppers claiming public lands
ranchers fencing their lands with barbed wire
immigrants moving onto lands in West Texas
railroad companies building on Native lands
Which of the following was a reality cowboys faced on cattle drives?
stampedes
criminals and bullies
surprise thunderstorms
Native attacks
How did Governor Hogg work to protect Texans from unfair business practices?
prosecuting corrupt leaders in the oil industry
helped end the West Texas wars
set up the Attorney Generals office
supported the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission
Which factor facilitated the settlement of the Texas frontier?
Demand for beef in eastern states
Introduction of new cattle breeds
Investing in new schools
Building a fort in West Texas
How did the end of the Civil War affect the cattle industry?
Much of the land used for grazing was destroyed in the war.
Farmers had to move West and take land needed for grazing.
The demand for beef in the East brought rapid growth to the industry.
The loss of the Confederacy brought many cowboys to the cattle industry.
From 1800-1900 which of the following most characterized Texas society?
Cattle drives and wars with Native American tribes
Drilling for oil and developing an export economy
Woman and African Americans fighting for civil rights
Independence from Mexico and democratic government
Which statement best describes how climate affected development in West Texas?
The region is too dry to support farming so ranching became more prominent.
The arid humid conditions made the region perfect for establishing cotton farms.
Hurricanes damaged farms and railroads built in the area so few businesses located there.
Constant threats of large thunderstorms make it difficult to farm in this area.
Which of the following was a major impact of the cotton industry on Texas in the late 19th century?
A) It led to the rapid industrialization of Texas.
B) It caused a significant increase in the state's population.
C) It resulted in the decline of cattle ranching.
D) It encouraged the development of railroads.
What was one of the primary reasons for the expansion of railroads in Texas during the late 1800s?
A) To connect Texas with Mexico for trade purposes.
B) To facilitate the movement of cattle to northern markets.
C) To transport oil from West Texas to the Gulf Coast.
D) To provide transportation for settlers moving to California.
How did the cattle industry contribute to the economic development of Texas in the late 1800s?
A) By promoting the growth of urban centers.
B) By increasing the demand for agricultural products.
C) By attracting foreign investment in the oil sector.
D) By leading to the establishment of financial institutions.
