Native American Conflicts
After Reconstruction, US settlers migrated and had violent conflicts with Plains Natives. Where did this conflict take place?
North, South, East, or West
West
Why did cowboys move large herds of cattle on cattle drives?
To transport them to railroads in the north and ship them to markets in the north east.
What was the major effect of the Transcontinental Railroad?
It connected markets across the U.S., boosting the economy.
Why was Texas a good place for raising cattle?
It had good climate, water, and grass.
What was Scott Joplin famous for?
His musical achievements as the "King of Ragtime."
What was the purpose of the Medicine Lodge Treaty?
To create peace between the U.S. government and the Natives.
What were some dangers cowboys faced on cattle drives?
Stampedes and bad weather.
Who primarily built the Transcontinental Railroad?
Chinese and Irish immigrants.
Who invented barbed wire?
Joseph Glidden.
What is Elisabet Ney known for?
Sculpting realistic statues of Texas heroes.
What did the Native Americans agree to in the Medicine Lodge Treaty?
Move to reservations and stop raiding the U.S.
Why did the cowboy era begin to end?
Railroads made cattle transportation faster and cheaper.
What was a major problem farmers faced with railroad companies?
Big railroad companies had a monopoly and overcharged farmers.
Why was barbed wire important for farmers?
It helped them keep outside cattle off their crops.
Who became a successful cattle rancher after adapting to American culture?
Quanah Parker.
Why did the U.S. destroy buffalo herds?
To get rid of Native Americans' largest food supply.
Who brought cattle to the Americas?
The Spanish.
What was the name of the protest organization farmers joined to fight against unfair railroad prices.
The Grange
How did windmills help ranchers?
They helped pump water for cattle to drink.
How did Governor "Sul" Ross help Texas?
Helped expand railroads, lowered taxes, and encouraged immigration to Texas
What was the result of the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon?
All Texas Natives were forced onto reservations.
What was the "open range" in the western United States?
Land where cattle could freely graze, drink, and move.
What did Governor James Hogg do to help farmers?
He created the Texas Railroad Commission to fight against monopolies and lower railroad prices.
anti-trust laws
What change in farming occurred by the 1890s?
hint: it's not railroads
Farming began to rely on machines instead of manual labor.
Who was the Comanche leader during conflicts with the U.S. government?
Hint: This person later adapted to American culture and became a cattle rancher
Quanah Parker.