Flashcards: Cotton, Cattle, Railroads

African American soldiers that were posted on the Texas frontier after the Civil War.

The Great Plains from Texas to Canada where ranchers raised and drove cattle across the open range, giving rise to the cattle industry.

The lands beyond the edges of settlements.

Wire fencing with small pieces of sharply pointed wire twisted around it used to fence in livestock.

This industry saw growth in Texas after the Civil War despite the loss of slave labor.

Farming techniques used in dry climates to keep moisture in the soil.

The major battle of the Red River War, ending with Southern Plains Indians being sent to reservations.

An abandoned trading post that was the site of a battle between 700 Natives led by Quanah Parker, and 28 white men, resulting in a defeat of the Natives.

Comanche chief who resisted white settlement and led the Battle of Adobe Walls.

Farmers who rent land to grow crops.