Cotton
Did cotton grow in Texas during the Cotton, Cattle, & Railroad era?
Yes
Why were railroads important to Texas ranchers?
A. They allowed cattle to be shipped quickly to eastern markets
B. They replaced cattle trails entirely
C. They made cowboys unnecessary
Which statement best describes the relationship between railroads and Texas industries?
A. Railroads reduced Texas population
B. Railroads made farming unnecessary
C. Railroads helped industries grow by connecting Texas to markets
C. Railroads helped industries grow by connecting Texas to markets
Which group originally named the Buffalo Soldiers?
A. U.S. Army officers
B. Plains Native Americans
C. Texas ranchers
B. Plains Native Americans
The Texas ______________ breed is known for its unique horns and ability to survive harsh Texas conditions.
Longhorn
Which problem caused the cotton bust in Texas?
A. Decreased demand and insect damage
B. Lack of rainfall in East Texas
C. Cotton becoming illegal
A. Decreased demand and insect damage
Before railroads reached Texas, cattle were often transported by...
A. wagon trains
B. Cattle drives to railheads in Kansas
C. underground tunnels
B. Cattle drives to railheads in Kansas
What effect did railroads have on Texas towns that were not on the rail line?
A. They became farming centers
B. They became major cities
C. Many towns declined or disappeared
C. Many towns declined or disappeared
Buffalo Soldiers were
A. Native American warriors
B. African American soldiers serving in the U.S. Army
C. Texas Rangers
B. African American soldiers serving in the U.S. Army
Which group most often worked as cowboys during cattle drives?
A. Only wealthy ranch owners
B. A mix of Mexican, African American, and Anglo workers
C. Only Immigrants from Europe
B. A mix of Mexican, African American, and Anglo workers
Why was cotton sometimes called “King Cotton” in Texas after the Civil War?
A. Cotton was the main crop used for cattle feed
B. Cotton was the first crop grown by settlers
C. Cotton became the most important economic crop in the South
C. Cotton became the most important economic crop in the South
Which technology made it easier to fence land and ended many open cattle drives?
A. Barbed wire
B. Telegraph
C. Windmill
A. Barbed wire
Why did many towns grow along railroad lines?
A. Railroads brought trade, travelers, and supplies
B. Railroads produced cotton
C. Railroads replaced rivers
A. Railroads brought trade, travelers, and supplies
Which Native American leader worked to help the Comanche adapt to reservation life?
A. Geronimo
B. Sitting Bull
C. Quanah Parker
C. Quanah Parker
A registered mark burned into cattle to show ownership is called a...
Brand
What invention helped cotton production increase during the 1800s?
The Cotton Gin
The cattle industry in Texas began mainly with
A. Spanish ranching traditions
B. railroad companies
C. cotton farmers
A. Spanish ranching traditions
Which statement best describes the relationship between railroads and Texas industries?
A. Railroads helped industries grow by connecting Texas to markets
B. Railroads made farming unnecessary
C. Railroads ended trade with other states
A. Railroads helped industries grow by connecting Texas to markets
What was one major cause of conflict between settlers and Plains tribes?
A. Competition over land and buffalo
B. There was no major conflict between the two groups
C. Railroad ticket prices
A. Competition over land and buffalo
This item protects cowboys legs from brush/trees/harsh terrain...
Which factor helped cotton farming expand in West Texas?
A. New irrigation and windmills
B. Discovery of oil
C. Mining equipment
A. New irrigation and windmills
Why did cattle drives become less common in Texas?
A. Railroads allowed cattle to be transported faster
B. Cowboys stopped working
C. Ranchers no longer raised cattle
A. Railroads allowed cattle to be transported faster
Which statement best explains how railroads changed Texas?
A. Railroads replaced farming and ranching
B. Railroads stopped westward expansion
C. Railroads connected Texas to national markets and helped industries grow
C. Railroads connected Texas to national markets and helped industries grow
The decline of buffalo herds on the Great Plains caused
A. Native American tribes to move to reservations
B. more cattle ranches to close
C. railroads to stop expanding
A. Native American tribes to move to reservations
A long rope used by cowboys to catch cattle is called a...
Lariat