Duplicate of Texas History: Unit 8 Review

From 1860-1900 which of the following most characterized society in Texas?

• Drilling for oil and developing an export economy

• Cattle drives and wars with American Indian tribes

• Women and African Americans fighting for civil rights

• Independence from Mexico and democratic government

Who is described by the information in the chart below?

• Iron Jacket

• Quanah Parker

• John Wallace

• Peta Nocona

During Reconstruction, what brought about an end to the traditional lifestyle of many American Indians?

• a majority of the tribes adopted Christianity

• the last tribes moved westward to find buffalo

• a number of the tribes established large ranches

• the last bands of tribes were moved to reservations

Which nickname did the American Indians give African American regiments of the U.S. Army in the West?

• Bucktails

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Red River Rebels

• Screaming Eagles

In addition to the availability of land, which factor facilitated the settlement of the Texas frontier?

• Increased investment in schools

• Demand for beef in eastern states

• Establishment of forts in West Texas

• Legislation passed to forbid use of barbed wire

How did the end of the Civil War affect the cattle industry?

• Much of the land used for grazing was destroyed in the war.

• Farmers had to move west and take land needed for grazing.

• The demand for beef in the East brought rapid growth to the industry.

• The loss in the Confederacy brought many cowboys to the cattle industry.

In which way did Governor James Hogg work to protect Texans from unfair business practices?

• prosecuting corrupt leaders in the oil industry

• working to bring an end to the range wars in West Texas

• supporting the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission

• signing legislation that established the Attorney General’s office

Which geographic change resulted from the pattern shown in the table?

• American Indian tribes were relocated.

• New cities grew up along the rail lines.

• Texas became a primary producer of cotton.

• West Texas’ population grew larger than that of East Texas.

What caused the range wars of the late 1800s in Texas?

• Sharecroppers claimed public lands.

• Ranchers fenced land with barbed wire.

• Immigrants movied onto lands in West Texas

• Railroad companies buildt on American Indian lands

Which statement best describes how climate affected economic development in West Texas?

• Threats of large thunderstorms make it difficult to farm in this area.

• The region is too dry to support farming so ranching became more prominent.

• The arid conditions made the region perfect for establishing cotton farms.

• Hurricanes damaged farms and railroads built in the area.