11 Questions
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.
True
The Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Company was responsible for the 1881 fire.
False
The old capitol was rebuilt after the 1881 fire.
False
The Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Company was only involved in land investments and not construction.
False
Cattle ranching in Texas began in the 1800s.
False
The cattle industry in Texas experienced significant growth during the Mexican Independence period.
True
The introduction of barbed wire led to a decline in the cattle industry in the late 1800s.
False
The cattle industry is a minor contributor to Texas' economy.
False
There are fewer than 100,000 ranches in Texas.
False
Most cattle sold in Texas are destined for dairy and breeding operations.
False
Test your knowledge of the US Capitol's history, including its rebuilding after a fire in 1881 and the role of the Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Company. Explore the events and people that shaped the Capitol's reconstruction. Learn more about this pivotal moment in American history.
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