Which of the following statements accurately describes the distinguished service of the buffalo soldiers?(1 point)
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Buffalo soldiers were rewarded with much higher pay than White soldiers because of their bravery.
Buffalo soldiers were rewarded with much higher pay than White soldiers because of their bravery.
Black officers in charge of buffalo soldier regiments demonstrated racial equity in the army.
Black officers in charge of buffalo soldier regiments demonstrated racial equity in the army.
Fourteen buffalo soldiers were given Medals of Honor for their bravery during the Indian Wars.
Fourteen buffalo soldiers were given Medals of Honor for their bravery during the Indian Wars.
The Kiowa insulted the buffalo soldiers by giving them a name associated with animals.
The Kiowa insulted the buffalo soldiers by giving them a name associated with animals.
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Fourteen buffalo soldiers were given Medals of Honor for their bravery during the Indian Wars.
Late 19th and Early 20th Century Texas Unit Test
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What made Spanish-owned cattle in Texas more valuable beginning in 1779?(1 point)
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Settlers were allowed to drive their cattle south for sale in Mexico.
Settlers were allowed to drive their cattle south for sale in Mexico.
Settlers were allowed to drive their cattle east for sale in New Orleans.
Settlers were allowed to drive their cattle east for sale in New Orleans.
Settlers were allowed to drive their cattle west for sale to the Pueblo.
Settlers were allowed to drive their cattle west for sale to the Pueblo.
Settlers were allowed to drive their cattle north for sale in Canada.
Settlers were allowed to drive their cattle north for sale in Canada.
Settlers were allowed to drive their cattle east for sale in New Orleans.
Late 19th and Early 20th Century Texas Unit Test
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Which of the following details about the cowboy way of life is a myth that was encouraged by popular culture?(1 point)
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Cowboys often wore a protective hat, a bandanna, boots, and chaps.
Cowboys often wore a protective hat, a bandanna, boots, and chaps.
Outdoor living, including cooking around a campfire and sleeping under the stars, was common for cowboys.
Outdoor living, including cooking around a campfire and sleeping under the stars, was common for cowboys.
Cowboys found ways to protect themselves and cattle from the environment and thieves.
Cowboys found ways to protect themselves and cattle from the environment and thieves.
Cowboys had to be skilled shooters because they often fought Indigenous groups on the frontier.
Cowboys had to be skilled shooters because they often fought Indigenous groups on the frontier.
Late 19th and Early 20th Century Texas Unit Test
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Which of the following statements correctly describes a successful cattle woman from Texas?(1 point)
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Henrietta King was successful as a cattle and livestock trader, founded a bank, and profited from barbed wire sales.
Henrietta King was successful as a cattle and livestock trader, founded a bank, and profited from barbed wire sales.
Anna Mebus Martin co-owned and managed the King Ranch, in addition to donating money for the founding of churches and a town.
Anna Mebus Martin co-owned and managed the King Ranch, in addition to donating money for the founding of churches and a town.
Molly Goodnight was sole owner of the JA Ranch and became the first woman to lead a cattle drive through Texas.
Molly Goodnight was sole owner of the JA Ranch and became the first woman to lead a cattle drive through Texas.
Lizzie Johnson owned ranch land in five counties and became the first woman in Texas to work on a cattle drive.
Lizzie Johnson owned ranch land in five counties and became the first woman in Texas to work on a cattle drive.