Test Review
How did the lifestyle of the Native American’s change after the Civil War? The Natives were forced on to reservations
What event allowed the cattle industry to boom? There was a huge demand for beef in Eastern States
What is tenant farming?A farmer that leases land from a land owner
Who were the Buffalo Soldiers and how did they get their nickname?Buffalo soldiers were African Americans that kept the peace with Natives after the civil War. The Natives gave them the name Buffalo soldiers for their bravery
Who was Quanah Parker and what did he do?He was the son of an American woman. He was the last Comanche Chief and he helped his tribe assimilate to the American culture and reservation life
What facilitated the event that lead to the expansion of the Texas frontier other than cheap land?The demand for beef in the east
What three things caused the close of the open range?Barbed wire, train and windmills/ irrigation
Who evented barbed wire?Joseph Glidden
What was a huge fear of cattle drivers?Possible stampede
What was a cattle trail used for?To take cattle to the train station to be sent to the east
How did shipping goods change over time?In the 1800 we used trains today we use refrigerated trucks
How did the end of the Civil War affect the cattle industry?It caused a rapid increase for demand in the east
Who was James Hogg and what was his contribution to the railroad industry? He supported the creation of the Texas railroad commission
What were the range wars? What was the legislation that came from it?Range wars were caused from ranchers fencing in land with barbed wire. It made fence cutting a felony.
What was the first cattle trail used?Shawnee trail
What area was most of the cotton located? Which region? East Texas
How did climate affect economic development in West Texas?The region is too dry to support farming causing ranching to be more prominent
The development of ranching in West Texas was primarily influenced by which of the following: Discovery of Oil, Railroad, Politics, Water Resources) Water resources
Why did many Germans Migrate to Texas? Mild climate and cheap land
What was a Major influence on the Culture of Texas from Mexican Immigrants was? Unique architecture
How did Windmills in West Texas help farmers irrigate crops without the use of River? It allowed farmer and ranchers to irrigate crops without having access to a river
What was the major events that celebrate a Mexican woman becoming mature?Quinceanera
The development of ranching was influenced by?Water resources
How did climate affect the economic development of west Texas?The region is too dry to support farming causing ranching to be more prominent
What battle forced the comanches to surrender?Palo Duro Canyon
What were the terms of the treaty of medicine lodge creek?The natives had to move to reservations and stop raiding settlements and the US had to provide food and clothing and education to the Natives
How did the growth of the railroads cause population patterns to change?People moved closer to train depots for better access to shipping and receiving goods as well as faster travel