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Unit 8 Test
Test Description: CivilWar and reconstuction
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1) An end to the traditional lifestyle of many American Indians came about during Reconstruction when —
A
the last bands of tribes were moved to reservations
B
a majority of the tribes adopted Christianity
C
a number of the tribes established large ranches
D
the last tribes moved westward to find buffalo
2) I was the son of an American women captured by the Comanche, I was the last Chief of the Comanche, My tribe roamed West Texas, I eventually assimilated into American culture and influenced other American Indians to do so. Who am I?
A
Peta Nocona
B
Quanah Parker
C
John Wallace
D
Iron Jacket
3) Which nickname was given to the African American regiments of the U.S. Army that helped to keep the peace among American Indians in the West after the Civil War?
A
Bucktails
B
Screaming Eagles
C
Red River Rebels
D
Buffalo Soldiers
4) What group played a major role and could be considered responsible for the ranching culture in Texas?
A
The Native Americans
B
The Spanish
C
The Tejanos
D
The Angle settlers
5) What invention ended the open range for ranchers?
A
Wooden fences
B
County Lines
C
Barbed wire
D
Branding
6) What made the cattle market so profitable after the Civil War?
A
All of the above
B
Trail drives were economical
C
People in the north and east paid more per head
D
Railroads helped with transportation
7) Although many in Texas wanted a railroad system in Texas, the arrival of railroads affected farming and ranching by-
A
cheaper way to transport goods
B
no longer had to pay workers
C
ruined lands used for farms and ranches
D
paid well for land to lay track
8) He was the first native-born governor of Texas. His administration pushed for laws which regulated business. He created the Texas Railroad Commission. He was elected attorney general of Texas in 1886. Study the sentences above to decide which person
A
James Stephen Hogg
B
Charles Goodnight
C
Anthony Lucas
D
Quanah Parker
9) Which statement best describes how climate affected economic development in West Texas?
A
The region is too dry to support farming so ranching became more prominent.
B
Hurricanes damaged farms and railroads built in the area so few businesses located there.
C
Constant threats of large thunderstorms make it difficult to farm in this area.
D
The arid humid conditions made the region perfect for establishing cotton farms.
10) Which of the following contributed to the growth of Houston in the 1850's?
A
the Houston Ship Channel was constructed
B
railroads were built connecting Houston to neighboring towns
C
discovery of oil
D
the growth of stagecoach lines in the area
11) What modifications did Galveston make after the Hurricane of 1900 that has benefited the city?
A
built a seawall and increased the city's elevation
B
built railroads and road system
C
made way for new industries such as oil and gas
D
helped build the Houston canal
12) The development of ranching in West Texas was primarily influenced by —
A
Railroads
B
Water Resources
C
Discovery of Oil
D
Politics
13) How did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 alter the economic development of Texas?
A
The devastation caused a decade-long recession.
B
Major industries in Galveston moved inland to Houston.
C
Cotton growers were forced out of Texas to find new distributors.
D
Oil production never recovered to pre-hurricane levels.
14) All of the following occurred in Texas from 1865 to 1900 as a result of industrialization EXCEPT
A
the emergence of cotton processing industries
B
an increase in the demand for beef and flour
C
an increase in the percentage of people living in rural areas
D
the rise of large market centers such as Houston, San Antonio and Dallas
15) The rise of commercial farms, the expansion of farms further west, and the emergence of bustling cities along railroad lines, took place in Texas between 1875 - 1900 because -
A
gold was discovered in West Texas
B
of the rapid growth of the railroad system
C
there was more immigration from Europe
D
there was an increase of political power among farmers
16) The expansion of the railroad system throughout Texas in the early twentieth century resulted in the growth of —
A
urban centers such as Dallas and Houston
B
mass transit systems in Texas cities
C
coal mining in Texas to supply the railroads
D
the number of female railroad conductors
17) The introduction of windmills allowed farmers and ranchers in West Texas to —
A
irrigate crops without having access to a river
B
create early air conditioning for homes
C
generate wind power to run farm equipment
D
provide electricity to the region
18) The Spanish word vaquero refers to a —
A
Cowboy
B
Soldier
C
Sheriff
D
Mayor
19) All of the following are Spanish words referring to the cattle industry EXCEPT
A
Charros
B
Vaqueros
C
Reatas
D
Pesos
20) From 1860-1900 which of the following most characterized society in Texas?
A
Drilling for oil and developing an export economy
B
Independence from Mexico and democratic government
C
Women and African Americans fighting for civil rights
D
Cattle drives and wars with American Indian tribes
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