Railroads in Texas Lesson Quiz

Railroads in Texas Lesson Quiz

7th Grade

8 Qs

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Railroads in Texas Lesson Quiz

Railroads in Texas Lesson Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

7th Grade

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Created by

Constance Massey

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By the end of 1861, how many railroads were operating in Texas?

Over 470 miles of track

Nine railroads

Three railroads

Twenty railroads

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Texas Railroad Commission established in 1890?

To build more railroads

To regulate the different railroad companies

To create more jobs

To promote cattle industry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did railroads impact the cattle industry in Texas by the end of the 1800s?

Decreased cattle production

Made transportation slower

Made Texas a leading producer of cattle

Led to the decline of railroads

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of railroads on the transportation time in Texas as described by George C. Werner from his trip in 1854 compared to 1857?

The travel time increased from one and a half days to two days.

The travel time decreased from one and a half days to one hour and forty minutes.

The travel time remained the same.

The travel time decreased from ten days to one day.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Plains tribes react to the construction of railroads?

They welcomed the railroads as it brought prosperity.

They attacked railroad survey crews and left their bodies as warnings.

They helped in building the railroads.

They used the railroads for trading.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the railroads play in the growth of Texas towns?

Railroads had no significant impact on the towns.

Railroads caused many towns to shrink.

Towns around railroad stops grew by providing goods and services.

Railroads led to the relocation of towns.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which groups primarily made up the workforce for building the railroads in Texas?

European immigrants and local farmers.

Chinese immigrants and convict-lease African Americans.

Only local Texans.

Native American tribes.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a specific need for railroads in Texas as mentioned in the document?

To increase the price of cattle.

To move the cattle quicker to the markets in the east.

To reduce the number of railroads.

To support cotton production.