Cotton
Name one use of cotton.
Clothing, fabric, cosmetics, stuffing for pillows/stuffed animals, etc.
What is the most famous type of cattle in Texas, known as a team mascot and for its big "spikes?"
Longhorns!
What direction did railroads help America grow in?
WEST
What was the name of James Hogg's daughter?
IMA HOGG
What is agriculture?
Farming!
Cotton, like tobacco, was known as a ________________?
Cash Crop
What country started the tradition of raising cattle in Texas? (they brought the first cows here).
Spain
What are 2 benefits of the railroad?
Transport products faster to market
People can travel and move faster than before
Can carry more than a horse and wagon
Can help connect cities
What were the Buffalo Soldiers?
The first African American Army Units that served on the Western Frontier
What do we call the people who wrangle cattle and drive them long distances?
Cowboys
What problem did the cotton industry cause in America leading up to the Civil War?
Cotton plantations used slave labor which was driving the North and the South apart.
Who was Quanah Parker?
Last chief of the Comanche Indians
What does Westward Expansion mean?
What invention caused cotton production to increase before the Civil War?
The Cotton Gin
Why was the cattle industry so popular?
The demand for beef in the country was growing.
In the Civil War, what affect did railroads have on the outcome?
The North wins the war in part because of having more railroads, which means troops and supplies can move faster.
What was the name of the "People's Governor" who fought against railroad corruption?
James Hogg
What were Mexican cowboys called? They inspired the cowboys here in Texas.
Vaqueros
Explain how the cotton gin played a role in causing the Civil War.
The cotton gin increased the amount of cotton being grown in the South, which increased SLAVERY--this caused the North and South to fight.
Explain how railroads affected cities in Texas.
Railroads helped to grow and connect cities, opening markets, encouraging travel and helping to transport products.