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Chap9-Questions-Indi
Questions - indians, soldiers, trains, cattle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Why did Plains Indians raid Anglo American settlements in Texas? | To take back their land. |
| One reason Plains Indians were upset with soldiers and buffalo hunters for killing so many buffalo | Depended on buffalo for many of their needs |
| Another reason Plains Indians were upset with soldiers and buffalo hunters for killing so many buffalo | They had traded buffalo hides for tools and supplies |
| Another reason Plains Indians were upset with soldiers and buffalo hunters for killing so many buffalo | They respected their buffalo |
| Who first brought cattle to Texas? | Spanish Explorers |
| Why did ranchers like the open range? | Their cattle could eat lot of grass at no cost. |
| Describe cowhands in late 1800s: | Many were African Americans, native Americans or Hispanics |
| Describe cowhands in late 1800s: | Kept cattle from straying |
| Describe cowhands in late 1800s: | They branded the calves after the roundup |
| How did Trailblazers like Jesse Chisholm and Charles Goodnight contribute to the cattle industry? | They created trails for getting cattle to market |
| Which invention helped ranchers keep their cattle from wandering away? | barbed wire |
| What industry was helped when railroads were built through forests? | lumber |
| Why did Texas businesses grow during the railroad boom? | Goods could be transported more easily |
| Why were many Texan towns built about 30 miles apart? | Railroad crews drilled water wells every 30 miles to supply water for steam engines. |
| Why was Galveston an important railroad connection for Texas businesses? | Galveston was a Gulf coast port |
| Why did ranchers brand cattle? | Identify cattle easily, prove it was their cow |
| One reason why Native American unhappy with early Texas settlers: | settlers took their land and killed their buffalo |
| Another reason why Native American unhappy with early Texas settlers: | the settlers tried to get the Native Americans moved to some place else |
| Why were cattle drives an important aspect of Texas economy? | The people could sell the cattle in different places for more money |
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