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

Cattle drives and wars with American Indian tribes

What would cause more railroads to be built in Texas

New cities grew up along the rail lines

How did the developments illustrated on the graph impact Texas

Railroads were built to transport products to markets

Which of the following explains a change in the lifestyle of American Indians

Tribes were removed to reservations

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

Demand for beef in eastern states

One way Governor James Hogg worked to protect Texans from unfair business practices was by---

supporting the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission

The US Constitution and Texas Constitution include---

a list of rights guaranteed to the citizens

Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union

They considered slavery vital to the economy

How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War

all men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote

Which set of events is in the right order

Houston removed, Civil War, Texas readmitted, constitution

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1
Which of the following trails was used first
Chisholm
Western
Shawnee
Goodnight-Loving
2
From 1860-1900, which of the following most characterized society in Texas?
Women and African Americans fighting for civil rights
Cattle drives and wars with American Indian tribes
Drilling for oil and developing an export economy
Independence from Mexico and democratic government
3
What year did Texas join the Confederacy
1856
1859
1861
1865
4
What would cause more railroads to be built in Texas
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
American Indian tribes were relocated
5
This individual was the son of an Anglo woman, last chief of the Comanche, later assimilated
Quanah Parker
John Wallace
Peta Nocona
Iron Jacket
6
How did the developments illustrated on the graph impact Texas
Railroads were built to transport products to markets
New immigrants in Texas struggled to find good paying jobs
Texas created an income tax to support economic growth
The agricultural sector of Texas' economy went into decline
7
Which of the following explains a change in the lifestyle of American Indians
Tribes were removed to reservations
Many tribes moved westward to find buffalo
Tribes switched to farming after buffalo herds disappeared
Many tribes experienced drought and famine
8
In which region of Texas was most of the cotton industry located
East Texas
Panhandle
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
9
In addition to the availability of land, which factor facilitated settlement of Texas' frontier
Introduction of new cattle breeds
Demand for beef in eastern states
Increased investment in schools
Building a fort in West Texas
10
One way Governor James Hogg worked to protect Texans from unfair business practices was by---
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
11
The US Constitution and Texas Constitution include---
descriptions of the responsibilities of citizens
an amendment granting equality for all citizens
an explanation for declaring independence
a list of rights guaranteed to the citizens
12
"No man shall be compelled to attend any place of worship without consent" Which right is this
freedom of assembly
freedom of speech
freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
freedom of religion
13
This battle was fought along the Rio Grande, happened after the Civil War ended
Battle of Monett's Ferry
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Battle of Galveston
Battle of Sabine Pass
14
Which taxes help fund state and local governments in Texas
property and sales taxes
business and poll taxes
gasoline and inheritance taxes
income taxes and import tariffs
15
Why were the delegates at the Secession Convention in favor of Texas leaving the Union
They disagreed with paying high federal taxes
They thought the government was influenced by Britain
They considered slavery vital to the economy
They wanted Abraham Lincoln as president
16
Following the Civil War, most former slaves in Texas began making a living as--
railroad porters
ranchers
sharecroppers
cowboys
17
How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War
all people were allowed to vote at the age of 21
new citizens to the state could now vote sooner
all men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote
women were allowed to vote
18
Which set of events is in the right order
Civil War, Houston removed, Texas readmitted, constitution
Houston removed, Civil War, Texas readmitted, constitution
Texas readmitted, constitution, Houston removed, Civil War
Civil War, Texas readmitted, Houston removed, constitution
19
One consequence of the use of barbed wire on the frontier of Texas included--
a decline in the number of cattle ranches
the end of cattle drives
an increase in conflicts with American Indians
the introduction of rodeos
20
Which level of government provides police and fire protection, medical, sewer and water etc.
county government
city government
state government
national government

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