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Why did southerners feel the election of Lincoln put their ways of life in danger?
Lincoln wanted to end slavery
What was the effect for Sam Houston of his refusal to take an oath to the Confederate States of America?
he was removed as govenor
Governor Francis Lubbock did not support drafting what group of people during the Civil War
Drafting slaves into the military
What did the delegates at the Secession Convention claim was the reason for adopting an ordinance of secession?
separation from the USA they considered [slavery vital to the economy]
What led to the increased production(demand & supply) of corn and wheat in Texas during Civil War
The need to feed soldiers led to increased demand for these products
What was the last battle of the Civil War
The Battle of Palmito Ranch
Which Comanche leader and son of Anglo woman opposed the Treaty Treaty medicine Lodge Creek and refused to move onto a reservation?
Quanah Parcker
What was the main source of food for plains Indians?
Buffalo
why did the U.S government support the slaughter of the buffalo?
It was seen as a convenient way to bring Native Americans of the plains under control
How did being forced onto reservations effect the way of life of Native Americans?
Not only had tribes lost their native lands, but it was almost impossible to maintain their culture and traditions inside a confined area
How did the establishment of military forts affect settlement of the Texas?
The establishment of forts in the west provided security from Native Attacks
By the late 1800s, where were most Native Americans in Texas living?
Oklahoma
To what line of transportation’s did most cattle trails connect?
Connections to Railroads
After the Civil War, why did the cattle market expand?
Demand for beef in sell to more places the east brought rapid growth to the inustry
What were the greatest dangers cowboys faced on cattle drives?
- Stampede
- Crossing water ways
