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Oil, Cattle and Railroads

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7th Grade

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Oil, Cattle and Railroads
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Where did cattle originate from?

Spain
Mexico
France
Carrollton

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How did the railroad industry effect Texas population?

Population decreased in the West
Population increased in the West
Population increased in the East
Population increased in the East

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between the cattle industry and the railroad industry?

There is no connection between the cattle industry and the railroad industry
Cattle ranchers would set up their ranches along train stations
Cattle ranchers would also invest in railroad companies
The end destination of cattle trails was railroad stations that would take cattle to markets

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What was the significance of the cattle industry in Texas?

The cattle industry increased the Texas economy
Beef became a staple in the Texan diet
Farmers moved the frontier
As a result of cattle, more pigs were raised in Texas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not an effect of the railroad industry in Texas?

Easier to ship goods across the state
Encouraged government to buy pieces of land
Helped the Texas government raise money
Population of West Texas declined

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why did people leave their farms to move to cities?

Arid farming conditions
Floods ruining the crops
Jobs and an opportunity to increase their income
Get away from the Native Indians

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following were the most important economic effects of oil, railroads, and cattle in Texas?

There was no economic growth because Texas was already industrial
Sparked the opening of many new businesses to support the industries and population
Created a local democratic government to support the increase of population
Allowed for cultural borrowing opportunities

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