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Quiz for Document 17–3: N. A. Jennings, A Texas Ranger, 1875

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What motivated many of the white residents of Nueces County to join vigilance committees in 1875?

Decades of abuse by established Mexican farmers

The recent arrival of Mexicans from across the border

Anger and resentment against an intrusive federal government

The opportunity to settle old scores with Mexican neighbors

2. What long-standing problem led to the excitement along the border described by Jennings?

Theft of cattle and horses

Attacks on women and children

Disputes over national borders

Drought that endangered ranchers’ herds

3. Why did the Texas Rangers try to scare the Mexican population of Matamoras?

The Rangers believed the Mexicans had no claim to the land.

The Rangers wanted to eliminate competition for Texas ranchers.

The Rangers were avenging Sonny’s death.

The Rangers were compensating for being greatly outnumbered by Mexican forces.