Why were horses so important to cowboys on the trail drive?

They were trained to help keep the cattle under control.

Why was Henry Ford's company able to make and sell so many cars?

The company used new ideas about how to make cars.

From what you know about Cleto Rodriguez, which of the following would he probably have done?

Volunteer to go on a dangerous mission

Why was there little need for oil in the 1800s?

Few machines which needed oil had been invented.

Why did most ranches in Texas have supplies to last for long periods of time?

The ranches were located many miles from the nearest town.

How did the 1920s bring change for women?

Women were finally allowed to vote.

Which of the following would a Chinese immigrant probably do?

agree to work for a long time for a small amount of pay

Why did Henry Gonzalez probably want to be a member of the U.S. Congress?

He wanted to make sure all people were treated fairly.

What statement is true about Barbara Johnson?

She wan'st afraid to try new things.

After World War II African Americans and Hispanics had more rights because - .

laws were passed to make sure people were treated fairly.

Why was oil sometimes found where water wells were dug?

Oil and water can both be found underground.

Why were railroads needed in Texas in the 1800s?

There were problems with most other transportation.

Barbed wire fencing...

improved both ranching and farming.

Why are many Texas towns about 30 miles apart today?

Communities developed where locomotives stopped for water.

The division of labor....

improved how quickly products could be made

What happened when oil was discovered in Texas. 1. The population of the state increased. 2. ?

Patillo Higgins decided to drill for oil at Spindletop.

Why did most of the first African Americans come to Texas?

They were brought here as slaves.

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1
Things a Texas Cattle Baron did:
developed large ranches
used money they made to buy more cattle
hired men to care for cattle
all of the above
2
Why were horses so important to cowboys on the trail drive?
They provided the cowboys with fast transportation.
They were also sold at market along with the cattle.
They could go long distances without food and water.
They were trained to help keep the cattle under control.
3
Why was Henry Ford's company able to make and sell so many cars?
Most people had good jobs and could pay for a new car.
Ford was a very demanding boss.
His was the only car manufacturing company in America.
The company used new ideas about how to make cars.
4
Patillo Higgins ....
never gave up.
was not smart.
did not have any friends.
was a rancher.
5
From what you know about Cleto Rodriguez, which of the following would he probably have done?
Give himself up at the first attack
Beg his commander to move him away from the fighting
Ask for vacation time
Volunteer to go on a dangerous mission
6
Why was there little need for oil in the 1800s?
People could use oil found on beaches.
Oil was too expensive for people to buy.
Few machines which needed oil had been invented.
Oil had no value at that time.
7
Why did most ranches in Texas have supplies to last for long periods of time?
The ranches were located many miles from the nearest town.
Water pumped from wells couldn't be used to grow crops.
Food wouldn't grow on the plains/prairies near the ranches.
Ranch workers like to cook all their own food.
8
How did the 1920s bring change for women?
World War I ended.
The states all elected women as governors.
Women were finally allowed to vote.
People had money to spend.
9
Which of the following would a Chinese immigrant probably do?
agree to work for a long time for a small amount of pay
never celebrate their culture and customs
go immediately back to China
disagree with railroad bosses about living conditions
10
Why did Henry Gonzalez probably want to be a member of the U.S. Congress?
It would be a better job than one he could get in Mexico.
He wanted to make sure all people were treated fairly.
It would be a good paying job.
He did not have the education for any other job.
11
What statement is true about Barbara Johnson?
She did not mind when people were treated differently.
She attended school at North Texas University.
She wan'st afraid to try new things.
She could never find a law school to attend.
12
After World War II African Americans and Hispanics had more rights because - .
they all moved to Texas to open businesses.
laws were passed to make sure people were treated fairly.
many of them worked for NASA.
technology industries were opening in Texas.
13
Why was oil sometimes found where water wells were dug?
Geologists did not know where to look to find oil only.
Early oil drillers only needed small amounts of oil.
Oil and water can both be found underground.
Most people did not want to drill for oil by itself.
14
How did President Lyndon Johnson improve life for U.S. citizens?
Helped develop programs for poor and elderly people
supported the civil Rights Act
led the way to develop the space program
all of the above
15
Why were railroads needed in Texas in the 1800s?
There were no other methods of transportation.
There were problems with most other transportation.
The roads were not big enough for all the wagons.
It was too hot to travel any other way.
16
Barbed wire fencing...
improved both ranching and farming.
caused the death of many wild animals.
was too expensive for most farmers to buy.
should have been against the law.
17
Why are many Texas towns about 30 miles apart today?
The law required junctions to be 30 miles apart.
Businesses were only allowed to operate 30 miles apart.
Towns were established for passengers could stop for food.
Communities developed where locomotives stopped for water.
18
The division of labor....
was not popular with many workers.
slowed down the speed of workers.
improved how quickly products could be made
did not help companies earn money.
19
What happened when oil was discovered in Texas. 1. The population of the state increased. 2. ?
Oil processing companies opened along the Gulf Coast of TX.
There were many jobs for people in oil businesses.
Many oil related businesses opened in the state.
Patillo Higgins decided to drill for oil at Spindletop.
20
Why did most of the first African Americans come to Texas?
They were brought here as slaves.
They wanted to be a part of the U.S. government.
They were explorers with Cabeza de Vaca.
They thought they could find work in the cities.

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