Week 22

The Red River War:

 Why did the United States establish forts?

•  to provide safety for settlers

• to prevent invasions from Mexico

• to fight against the Confederate Army

• to deliver food and supplies to western tribes

The Red River War

Which animal did western tribes rely on?

• bison

• deer

• fish

• horse

The Red River War:

What changed tribal communities for the worse?

• airplanes

• automobiles

• railroads

• steamboats

Growth of the Cattle Industry:

When did the cattle boom begin?

• after the Civil War

• during the Republic of Texas

• when the mission system ended

• while the railroad was being built

Growth of the cattle industry:

What were the main dangers on cattle drives?

• stampedes and running out of water

• mountainous terrain and stampedes

• severe weather and mountainous terrain

• running out of water and severe weather

Growth of the Cattle Industry:

Which of the following was not a factor that ended cattle drives?

• the spread of Texas Fever

• new railroad construction

• the Californian cattle industry

• fences around land and ranches

Richard King (taught with “Lizzie Johnson Williams” and “Charles Goodnight”):

1. Where was Richard King born?

• Mobile

• Kingsville

• St. Augustine

• New York City

Richard King (taught with “Lizzie Johnson Williams” and “Charles Goodnight”):

2. Which of the following was not one of King’s occupations?

• boat captain

• shipping magnate

• justice of the peace

• soldier in the U.S. Army

Richard King (taught with “Lizzie Johnson Williams” and “Charles Goodnight”):

3. Where is the King Ranch located today?

• Abilene

• Brownsville

• Houston

• Kingsville

Lizzie Johnson Williams (taught with “Richard King” and “Charles Goodnight”):

Where was Lizzie Johnson Williams born?

• Arkansas

• Florida

• Missouri

• Texas