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An end to the traditional lifestyle of many American Indians came about during Reconstruction when —
a) a majority of the tribes adopted Christianity
b) the last tribes moved westward to find buffalo
c) a number of the tribes established large ranches
d) the last bands of tribes were moved to reservations

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) Iron Jacket
b) Quanah Parker
c) John Wallace
d) Peta Nocona

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) Buffalo Soldiers
c) Red River Rebels
d) Screaming Eagles

What group played a major role and could be considered responsible for the ranching culture in Texas?
a) The Spanish
b) The Angle settlers
c) The Native Americans
d) The Tejanos

What invention ended the open range for ranchers?
a) Wooden fences
b) County Lines
c) Barbed wire
d) Branding

What made the cattle market so profitable after the Civil War?
a) People in the north and east paid more per head
b) Railroads helped with transportation
c) Trail drives were economical
d) All of the above

Although many in Texas wanted a railroad system in Texas, the arrival of railroads affected farming and ranching by-
a) no longer had to pay workers
b) ruined lands used for farms and ranches
c) cheaper way to transport goods
d) paid well for land to lay track

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) Anthony Lucas
b) Charles Goodnight
c) James Stephen Hogg
d) Quanah Parker

Which statement best describes how climate affected economic development in West Texas?
a) Constant threats of large thunderstorms make it difficult to farm in this area.
b) The region is too dry to support farming so ranching became more prominent.
c) The arid humid conditions made the region perfect for establishing cotton farms.
d) Hurricanes damaged farms and railroads built in the area so few businesses located there.

Which of the following contributed to the growth of Houston in the 1850's?
a) discovery of oil
b) the Houston Ship Channel was constructed
c) railroads were built connecting Houston to neighboring towns
d) the growth of stagecoach lines in the area

What modifications did Galveston make after the Hurricane of 1900 that has benefited the city?
a) built railroads and road system
b) helped build the Houston canal
c) made way for new industries such as oil and gas
d) built a seawall and increased the city's elevation

The development of ranching in West Texas was primarily influenced by —
a) Politics
b) Railroads
c) Discovery of Oil
d) Water Resources

How did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 alter the economic development of Texas?
a) The devastation caused a decade-long recession.
b) Oil production never recovered to pre-hurricane levels.
c) Major industries in Galveston moved inland to Houston.
d) Cotton growers were forced out of Texas to find new distributors.

All of the following occurred in Texas from 1865 to 1900 as a result of industrialization EXCEPT
a) the rise of large market centers such as Houston, San Antonio and Dallas
b) the emergence of cotton processing industries
c) an increase in the percentage of people living in rural areas
d) an increase in the demand for beef and flour

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) there was an increase of political power among farmers
c) of the rapid growth of the railroad system
d) there was more immigration from Europe

The expansion of the railroad system throughout Texas in the early twentieth century resulted in the growth of —
a) mass transit systems in Texas cities
b) the number of female railroad conductors
c) urban centers such as Dallas and Houston
d) coal mining in Texas to supply the railroads

The introduction of windmills allowed farmers and ranchers in West Texas to —
a) provide electricity to the region
b) create early air conditioning for homes
c) generate wind power to run farm equipment
d) irrigate crops without having access to a river

The Spanish word vaquero refers to a —
a) Cowboy
b) Mayor
c) Sheriff
d) Soldier

All of the following are Spanish words referring to the cattle industry EXCEPT
a) Charros
b) Vaqueros
c) Pesos
d) Reatas

From 1860-1900 which of the following most characterized society in Texas?
a) Drilling for oil and developing an export economy
b) Cattle drives and wars with American Indian tribes
c) Women and African Americans fighting for civil rights
d) Independence from Mexico and democratic government

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