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EOY - Review (Indian Wars, Cattle Boom, Oil, Railroad, Galveston

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which dates below did wars with American Indians and cattle drives take place?

a)

1820-1835

b)

1836-1845

c)

1860-1900

d)

1920-1935

2.

Which of the following explains a change in lifestyle of American Indian tribes after the Civil War?

a)

Many tribes experienced drought and famine

b)

Many tribes moved westward to find buffalo

c)

Tribes were removed to reservations

d)

Tribes switched to farming after the buffalo herds disappeared

3.

Which of the following factors was MOST effective in preventing the settlement of West Texas?

a)

distance

b)

hot temperatures

c)

poor, rocky soil

d)

Native American attacks

4.

-Son of an American women captured by the Comanches

-My tribe roamed West Texas

-I eventually assimilated into American culture and influenced other American Indians to do so

Who am I?

a)

Iron Jacket

b)

Quanah Parker

c)

John Wallace

d)

Peta Nocona

5.

The buffalo soldiers helped to shape the history of Texas because they were -

a)

American Indians who fought with Texas during the Civil War

b)

African Americans who guarded the Texas frontier after the Civil War

c)

Anglo Americans who sided with Mexico before the Texas Revolution

d)

Mexican Americans who defended the Alamo during the Texas Revolution

6.

The buffalo soldiers helped to shape the history of Texas because they were -

a)

American Indians who fought with Texas during the Civil War

b)

African Americans who guarded the Texas frontier after the Civil War

c)

Anglo Americans who sided with Mexico before the Texas Revolution

d)

Mexican Americans who defended the Alamo during the Texas Revolution

7.

How did the end of the Civil War affect the cattle industry?

a)

Much of the land used for grazing was destroyed in the war

b)

Farmers had to move west and take land needed for grazing

c)

The demand for beef in the East brought rapid growth to the industry

d)

The loss in the Confederacy brought many cowboys to the cattle industry

8.

Which of the following is a likely result of the opening of West Texas to railroads and agriculture from the settlement of previous Indian lands?

a)

Increased number of Indian tribes in an area

b)

Increased number of communities and therefore merchants

c)

Decreased number of communities and merchants

d)

No change in the social and economic status of the region

9.

Which industry caused the MOST change in the economic development of East Texas during the early 1900s?

a)

oil

b)

cattle

c)

cotton

d)

aerospace

10.

One consequence of the use of barbed wired on the frontier of Texas included —

a)

the introduction of rodeos

b)

the end of the cattle drives

c)

a decline in the number of cattle ranches

d)

an increase in conflicts with American Indian tribes

11.

People given the right to decide on issues is

a)

Manifest Destiny

b)

Popular sovereignty

c)

Indian Removal Act

d)

Mayflower Compact

12.

Why did the white settlers and the American Indians begin having conflicts?

a)

White settlers felt they had the right to settle on American Indian land

b)

American Indians built fences to keep the settlers' cattle out

c)

White settlers kidnapped American Indian children

d)

Gold was discovered on American Indian land

13.

Which country brought cattle to Texas and the rest of the United States?

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

France

d)

United States

14.

"Buffalo Soldiers" were African American soldiers who were given their nickname by who?

a)

Tejanos

b)

Native American Tribes

c)

American Soldiers

d)

Mexican Citizens

15.

the three industries responsible for helping to establish the Texas economy

a)

oil

b)

military

c)

cotton

d)

railroads

16.

What region of Texas was the main location of the Red River War fought?

a)

North Central Plains

b)

Great Plains

c)

Coastal Plains

d)

Mountains and Basins

17.

A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback.

a)

Cowboy

b)

Official

c)

Texan

d)

Solider

18.

______________ was an invention used to keep cattle in one area.

a)

sodbuster

b)

steel plow

c)

barbed wire

d)

free silver

19.

MOVING TO THE CITY

a)

RURAL

b)

EXPANSION

c)

URBANIZATION

d)

SETTLEMENT

20.

The first railroad to cross the United States was the....

a)

Union Pacific Railroad

b)

Central Pacific Railroad

c)

Missouri Railroad

d)

Transcontinental Railroad

21.
What is the Spanish word for "Cowboy"?
a)
Buckaroo
b)
Vaquero
c)
Ranchero
d)
Reatar
22.

Breed of cattle, known for their ability to withstand hot and cold as well as their massive horns.

a)

Longhorn

b)

Primo Pick

c)

Angus

d)

Charlee

23.

An undeveloped area, wilderness

a)

desert

b)

valley

c)

frontier

d)

city

24.

Where were the cattle drives headed?

a)

north, to the railroads

b)

south, to Mexico

c)

east, to markets in Florida

d)

west, to California

25.

Which of the following is a consequence of the use of barbed wire in Texas?

a)

Rodeos

b)

End of Cattle Drives

c)

The number of ranches declined

d)

Battles with Native Americans

26.

My mother was an Anglo who was captured by the Comanche. I was the last Chief of the Comanche and my tribe roamed in West Texas and Palo Duro Canyon. I eventually joined mainstream American culture and posed for many pictures. Who Am I?

a)

Yellow Jacket

b)

Quanah Parker

c)

Chief Nocona

d)

Gio Royal

27.

Paths taken by cattle drivers to get cattle to certain railroad towns to the North.

a)

Cattle Brand

b)

Cattle Drive

c)

Cattle Ranch

d)

Cattle Trail

28.

Created to keep cattle fenced in using barbs and ended the Open Range era. Invented by Joseph Glidden

a)

hot wire fence

b)

gate

c)

Barbed wire fence

d)

cedar fence

29.

A design originated by the owner of the cattle burned in to cattle to identify the owners

a)

Cattle Branding

b)

Cattle Ranch

c)

Cattle Drive

d)

Cattle Trail

30.

Used to transport cotton, cattle, and cargo to markets in the East

a)

cars

b)

steam boats

c)

Railroads

d)

helicopters

31.

The team of men moving cattle from ranches to railroad towns-

a)

cattle drive

b)

native reservation

c)

Buffalo soldiers

d)

railroads

32.

Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?

a)

A group of Native American warriors

b)

A regiment of African American soldiers

c)

A band of outlaws in the Wild West

d)

A famous group of cowboys

33.

The first big oil find in Texas, setting off the oil boom, was found at Spindletop in ______?

a)

1865

b)

1931

c)

1920

d)

1901

34.

Which definition correctly describes a boom and bust cycle?

a)

A time when business is declining.

b)

When government is helping business succeed.

c)

A time of business decline, followed by a time of success.

d)

A period of great profits and success, followed by a time of business decline.

35.
What nickname was given to towns that were created quickly due to the rush of people towards successful oil fields in Texas?
a)
"boom towns"
b)
"ghost towns"
c)
"oil towns"
d)
"rail towns"
36.

Oil was referred to as _________________________ since it had the power to make overnight millionaires.

a)

Crude Gold

b)

Crude Money

c)

Liquid Cash

d)

Black Gold

37.
What year was oil discovered at Spindletop?
a)
1866
b)
1930
c)
1901
d)
1914
38.

What is the 'Great Storm' known as in U.S. history?

a)

The deadliest natural disaster

b)

The largest earthquake

c)

The longest drought

d)

The coldest winter

39.
What natural disaster occurred in the year 1900 in Galveston?
a)
Galveston Hurricane
b)
Hurricane Katrina
c)
Hurricane Ike
d)
Issac's Storm
40.

What happens during the boom phase of the cycle?

a)

Economy shrinks and jobs are lost

b)

Investors lose money

c)

Economy grows and jobs are plentiful

d)

Consumers cut spending

41.

What happens during the bust phase of the cycle?

a)

Economy shrinks and jobs are lost

b)

Investors lose money

c)

Economy grows and jobs are plentiful

d)

Consumers cut spending