Mexican War and Expansions
What name did the Native Americans give to the African-American Army soldiers serving on the frontier?
Buffalo Soldiers
What was the effect of Sam Houston’s refusal to swear the oath for the Confederacy?
Sam Houston was removed as governor
What led to the increased production of corn and wheat in Texas during the years of the American Civil War?
A need to feed soldiers increased demand for these products
During Reconstruction, the Texas government was forced to write a new constitution. How were African Americans affected by this new constitution?
African American men were given the right to vote
What new invention or technology ended the Open range and the cattle drives to the North?
Barbed Wire
Following the purchase of the Louisiana territory in 1803, the U.S. intended to continue expanding _____, in a movement known as ________________. Due to its location, ______ was an area the country wanted in order to increase its size and control. The geographic location of this area was one of the causes of the Mexican-American War.
1. west 2.Manifest Destiny. 3. Texas
Which Texas battle is considered the last conflict of the Civil War?
Battle of Palmito Ranch
What was one major social effect of the Civil War?
Congress ended slavery throughout the United States.
During this battle of the Civil War, the Union Navy blockaded Texas ports, but the battle ended in the Confederate army retaking control.
The Battle of Galveston
The 4 famous trails, Sedalia, Goodnight-Loving, Chisholm, and Great Western came about because of what change in the West and demand for beef in the East?
The expansion of Cattle Ranching Texas
I was President of the United States.I felt very strongly about Manifest DestinyI ordered troops to Texas in a show of force to Mexico.I helped to add territory to the size of the U.S. by winning the US-Mexican War.Who am I?
James K. Polk
Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union?
They considered slavery vital to the economy
Describe one economic factor and one political factor that caused Texas to secede from the Union.
Economic might pertain to cash crops like Cotton, etc which were considered Vital to the economy and staying with union meant giving up slave labor which would negatively impact the economy
Political might pertain to the new president, Abraham Lincoln and his agenda to end slavery and override states rights and issues.
For many years, especially after the Civil War, the Cattle industry was very important to the Texas economy. Cowboys moved large herds to market. What invention/technology came along that significantly impacted them? Describe it’s Positive and Negative impact on the cattle business. What did it bring to and end, What did it help?
(-)Think of Barbed wire and how the open ranges were now fenced off putting an end or limiting cattle drives out of state. (+)Think about how farmers and Ranchers could now protect their crops or effectively manage their herds.
The Spanish established the tradition of ________, also known as Cowboys for their horse riding skills and managing of cattle. These individuals would gather large herds of cattle and do _____ _____ north on 4 major trails to get them to railroads for transport.
Vaqueros
Cattle Drives
What treaty ended the US-Mexican War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What would Sam Houston not do and what was the result?
Take the Oath to the Confederacy and he was removed as Governor
States should exercise their right to separate from the country if the federal government attempts to outlaw slavery
SECESSIONIST
Even after the Civil War ended, fighting raged on in Texas because -
News about the end of the war traveled slowly.
The Range Wars or Fence Wars in Texas led to farmers and Ranchers doing what ?
Farmers and Ranchers destroyed each others pastures and fences over boundary and property right disputes.
What economic change occurred in Texas due to railroad expansion throughout the state?
Ranches and Farms increased and now cattle and crops could be shipped to markets quickly and cheaply
What was the Confederate army concerned with before the battle at Galveston?
Evacuating women and children
Which event caused Texas and the southern states to secede from the Union?
The election of President Lincoln
What was a direct affect of the 1900 Hurricane of Galveston?
commission form of government focused on two safety measures that would better protect the city from future hurricanes and tropical storms;
The entire island was raised 13 feet.
A seawall was built along the shoreline.
What are some dangers of being a cowboy?
Stampedes, Weather, Injuries, Long hours, Isolation