Frontier
How many people were in a typical cattle drive crew?
12
Who invented Barbed Wire?
Joseph Glidden
when did Texas become a state?
1845
How did railroad expansion during the 1800s affect Texas Businesses?
By opening up new markets for goods to be transported
What was the farming technique which used moisture from the ground rather than external water during certain seasons?
Dry Farming
The Buffalo soldiers were nicknamed this by American Indians because of their ______
Bravery
Who created the texas railroad commission to prevent railroads from abusing their power?
Gov. James Hogg
in what decade did the cotton economy bust?
1890s
What innovation of the 1800s, initially brought Chinese immigrants to the Houston area?
The Railroad
What crop led to an economic boom in Texas
Cotton
Laws were passed to make fence cutting a _________
felony
Who was a Confederate general who later became Governor of Texas and supported railroad expansion
Governor Sul Ross
After what event did the demand for beef in the US exceed its supply?
Civil War
What two groups of immigrants helped build the railroads?
Chinese and Irish
What is it called when Supply of Goods, is greater than the demand people have for the goods
Surplus
Harsh weather and overgrazing from cattle in the late 1880s led to the expansion of what type of ranching?
Sheep
I was the last Indian leader in the 19th century to wage war against Texas.
I led the Mescalero Apaches.
I led raids against Texans moving back and forth between Texas and Mexico.
I was killed by by the Mexican Army who had joined forces with the U.S. Calvary to find me.
Who am I?
Victorio
The connection of the Transcontinental Railroad happened in location?
Promontory Point, Utah
This was built to connect the east and west coast markets of the United States:
Transcontinental Railroad
How did improved inventions in farm equipment impact the agricultural industry in Texas?
It increased crop production due to improved efficiency.
What group of immigrants initially brought cattle to Texas as a source of food?
The Spanish
Who was a successful rancher who assimilated into American culture and influenced other American Indians to do the same?
Quanah Parker
what event increased tensions and led to greater fear and conflict between settlers and Native American tribes on the Texas frontier.
Salt Creek Massacre
What provided access to water in dry areas
Windmills
Which organization fought for farmers’ rights against unfair practices by railroad corporations?
The Grange