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Unit 9
cotton, cattle, railroads
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How did the end of the Civil War affect the cattle industry? | The demand for beef in the East brought rapid growth to the industry. |
| During which time span did cattle drives and wars with American Indians in Texas take place? | 1860-1900 |
| Son of an American woman captured by the Comanche, the last Chief of the Comanches | Quanah Parker |
| What nickname was given to the African American regiments of the US Army that helped keep peace among American Indians in West after the Civil War? | Buffalo Soldiers |
| The development of ranching instead of farming in West Texas was primarily influenced by ? | Water resources |
| What was NOT one of the factors that fostered western expansion into Texas? | Failure of cotton crops |
| Which of the following explains a change in lifestyle of American Indian tribes after the Civil War? | Tribes were removed to reservations. |
| Windmill was used for obtaining water from underground. Farmers could water crops and animals on their property. This passage could be titled ? | The Effects of Human Factors on Events in Texas History |
| Which group adapted to the environment of Texas with the fewest modifications? | American Indian tribes |
| This celebration is a recognition of Mexican-American teenage girls achieving maturity. This is known as ? | quinceanera |
| Which means of transportation did NOT contribute to the urbanization of Texas in the late 1800s? | automobiles |
| While windmills of the past assisted in early water production for agriculture, ______ is a water solution for delivering water to ____, _____ ______ today. | Irrigation - Dry, arid land |
| What characteristics best describe a cattle driver? | Unselfish and reliable |
| What are the most important reasons why Germans immigrated to Texas and influenced where they were located? | They came to cheap land and a good climate, and they settled in areas such as New Braunfels and San Antonio in Central Texas. |
| What did a cattle drive boss MOST fear? | Stampede |
| One major influence of Mexican immigrants on the culture of Texas includes ? | Introducing distinctive architecture |
| Which crop was in demand from the Civil War era through the 19th century? | cotton |
| Which nationality or ethnic group settled across the largest area of Texas? | Hispanics |
| Cattle is to _________ as cotton is to ___________ | West Texas East Texas |
| I was the former Texas Governor, set up the Texas Railroad Commission, and protected citizens from unfair business practices. | James Hogg |
| The range wars between farmers and ranchers were conflicts over everything except the ? | Textiles industry |
| A cattle driver told old stories about cattle trails and said ... | "The cattle industry really changed the economy of Texas." Cattle trampled small farm crops and fences a..a.Addition of barbed wire... Closing of the open range. |
| Windmills did NOT become important to ? | Power railroad engines |
| The earliest cattle trail used was known as the ? | Shawnee trail |
| After the war, several trails were added to support the growing cattle industry in | Texas |
| During which years did growth take place most rapidly? | 1880-1890 |
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