Cattle Trails
These large beasts were a type of cattle commonly driven on the cattle trail. They are now the beloved mascot of the University of Texas.
Longhorns
Your neighbor is putting up barbed wire on your land. Hopefully this doesn't start another _________ _____________
Range War
This Native American led a war against Texas on the plains and eventually accepted American culture to preserve his people, what was his name?
BONUS:
What tribe was he the last chief of?
Quanah Parker
BONUS:
Comanche
This river forms the border between Texas and Oklahoma and would have been a necessary water source for thirsty cattle and cowboys.
Red River
Coach Taylor named his very own sons middle name after this brave and inspiring Texas commander.
Lt. Colonel William B. Travis
This was a dangerous event that could result in death or injury to the cowboys on the cattle trail.
Stampede!
The more of this we lay, the faster we can ship our cattle to market.
BONUS:
Where is the market?
Railroad tracks
BONUS:
East
As a result of the Indian Wars, many Natives ended up on _______________________
Reservations
This invention put an end to the era of open range cattle drives:
Barbed Wire
The Civil War was fought over _____________
BONUS:
What 2 things make it up?
States Rights
BONUS:
Secession and Slavery
These unsavory characters were known for sneaking through the night to make an easy buck off stolen livestock. Be careful! They are heavily armed...
Rustlers
East Texas was primarily used for farming _________
West Texas was primarily used for ___________ ___________________
Cotton/Cattle Ranching
Way of life/Culture
Before winning multiple Superbowls, this city was known as a buzzing railway junction where cattle would be shipped to market.
Kansas City
This Italian explorer was hired by Spain to find a new trade route:
BONUS:
Where was he trying to get?
Christopher Columbus
BONUS:
India
You see a poster advertising job openings on the cattle trail! What 3 positions can you apply for?
Trail Boss
Cowboy/Wrangler
Cook
Though there were many different immigrants, these immigrants came to Texas for the cheap land and mild climate and were the largest group of the time.
German
These American soldiers on horseback were used to protect settlers on the frontier from Native American attacks. Sometimes you could see a Native "borrowing" their gear:
Buffalo Soldiers
The plains of Texas were perfect for cattle ranching because of abundant grass and a lack of:
Rain
Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?
BONUS:
Who was the last president?
Sam Houston
BONUS:
Anson Jones
This era is known as the era of:
Cattle Drives and Indian Tribes
This Texas Governor created the Texas Railroad commission to protect citizens from unfair business practices:
James Hogg
Americans believed in their destiny to move west:
Manifest Destiny
We raise cattle in the _________, drive cattle ________ and sell the cattle in the ________.
West, North, East
This Mexican priest led a revolt against the Spanish Government in an attempt to gain independence
BONUS:
What happened to him?
Francisco Hidalgo
BONUS:
He was beheaded