Cattle, Cotton, and Railroads Vocabulary Quiz

What was the primary use of barbed wire in Texas history?

• To decorate homes

• To keep cattle from wandering off

• To build houses

• To make clothes

How did commerce contribute to the growth of Texas towns?

• By providing entertainment

• By supplying goods and services

• By building schools

• By creating parks

What is the difference between a commission and a commissioner?

• A commission is a group, while a commissioner is an individual

• A commission is a type of building, while a commissioner is a type of vehicle

• A commission is a type of food, while a commissioner is a type of drink

• A commission is a type of clothing, while a commissioner is a type of shoe

What role did the frontier play in Texas history?

• It was a place for picnics

• It was an area for exploration and settlement

• It was a type of dance

• It was a type of food

Why is a hub important in transportation?

• It is a place to rest

• It is a central point for travel and trade

• It is a type of vehicle

• It is a type of road

How does industry affect urban areas?

• It makes them quieter

• It provides jobs and supports growth

• It reduces the number of buildings

• It decreases the population

What does it mean to regulate commerce?

• To ignore trade

• To control and manage trade activities

• To stop all trade

• To increase taxes

What is a stampede in the context of cattle drives?

• A type of fence

• A sudden rush of cattle

• A type of food

• A type of building

How did the transcontinental railroad impact Texas?

• It made travel slower

• It improved trade and transportation

• It stopped all trade

• It destroyed towns

What changes did urbanization bring to Texas?

• It made the state more rural

• It increased the demand for jobs and services

• It decreased the population

• It stopped all construction