Jeopardy $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Texas Development $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Cattle/ Settlements $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Barbed Wire $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Advancements $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Vocabulary
In Texas what were most of the early settlements developed by? By Rivers $100 Back
Based on the assignment Regalos, what gifts did the Spanish speaking people of Texas bring? Architecture and Language $200 Back
Based on your Knowledge of the climate in Texas, what area gets the most and the least amount of rainfall? East Texas, West Texas $300 Back
What area in Texas were the Germans so attracted to settle in because it reminded them of home? Texas Hill Country $400 Back
What group of people settled Texas in the mid-1800’s creating such towns as Boerne, Fredricksburg, Muenster, and New Braunfels? The Germans $500 Back
The use of windmills was a good thing especially for West Texas Ranching, but it did have an adverse effect on? Surface Water Sources $100 Back
The Cattle Trails that began in Texas lasted for just over 20 years. What years in Texas Economic Development are associated with this period? $200 Back
This group of African- American soldiers helped protect the Texas Frontier which led to increased settlement? Buffalo Soldiers $300 Back
What led to improved transportation and the growth of Texas cities. Railroads and Trains $400 Back
What became one of the biggest problems faced by ranchers? Cattle Rustling $500 Back
Who was the inventor of bared wire? Joseph F. Glidden $100 Back
Why was barbed wire so important for the growth of farmers and commercial crops? It kept cattle out of crops. $200 Back
Barbed wire was a contributing factor for farmers moving to West Texas. Why? Farmers could grow crops and keep cattle out of them. $300 Back
Why were cowboys against the use of barbed wire? It closed off the open range $400 Back
Barbed wire led to some problems during the early years of its use. Many people didn’t like it including cowboys. We had what is know as the fence cutting wars. Who would deal with these legal issues? The Texas Governor and legislators. $500 Back
Why was the windmill so important to dry west Texas? Water $100 Back
The use of wind mills have changed over the years. Initially they were used for pumping water, today they are used as a ? Renewable Resource for Energy $200 Back
When was oil discovered in East Texas at Spindletop? 1901 $300 Back
Why is the discovery of oil in Texas important to the state? Because of world dependence on oil. $400 Back
The growth of towns in West Texas, Commercial Farming, and the Railroad help end what in West Texas? The Open Range $500 Back
What is the open Range? Area of land that is not fenced off. $100 Back
What is a rustler? A person the steals cattle. $200 Back
What is Barbed Wire? Metal wire developed by Glidden that made fence building easy and cheap. $300 Back
What is a windmill? A windmill is an invention that helped people in areas where their was little surface water be able to pump ground water to the surface for consumption and irrigation. $400 Back
What was the importance of Trains and Railroads? This led to the growth of cities as well as the beginning of commercial farming in Texas. It became a cheaper and faster form of transportation. $500 Back