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The Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Company was formed after the 1881 fire.
The Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Company was formed after the 1881 fire.
False
A new capitol was built to replace the one destroyed in the 1881 fire.
A new capitol was built to replace the one destroyed in the 1881 fire.
True
The Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Company was responsible for the 1881 fire.
The Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Company was responsible for the 1881 fire.
False
The old capitol was rebuilt after the 1881 fire.
The old capitol was rebuilt after the 1881 fire.
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The Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Company was only involved in land investments and not construction.
The Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Company was only involved in land investments and not construction.
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Cattle ranching in Texas began in the 1800s.
Cattle ranching in Texas began in the 1800s.
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The cattle industry in Texas experienced significant growth during the Mexican Independence period.
The cattle industry in Texas experienced significant growth during the Mexican Independence period.
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The introduction of barbed wire led to a decline in the cattle industry in the late 1800s.
The introduction of barbed wire led to a decline in the cattle industry in the late 1800s.
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The cattle industry is a minor contributor to Texas' economy.
The cattle industry is a minor contributor to Texas' economy.
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There are fewer than 100,000 ranches in Texas.
There are fewer than 100,000 ranches in Texas.
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Most cattle sold in Texas are destined for dairy and breeding operations.
Most cattle sold in Texas are destined for dairy and breeding operations.
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