Changes on the Western Frontier

A Sioux Chief and the iconic leader of the Native American resistance towards the U.S. Government.

This U.S. Army Colonel's death became infamous at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

The Massacre of 300 mostly unarmed Sioux Indians at the hands of the U.S. army, this marked the end of the Plains Indian War.

The Texas Longhorn became the predominant breed of cattle that was raised in the Southwest United States.

True or False…. Almost 40 percent of Cowboys living in the West were either African Americans or Hispanic.

Cowboys adopted the techniques and clothing of the ____________________.

WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE CATTLE THE SPANISH BROUGHT WITH THEM?

The cowboy’s clothes, food, and vocabulary were heavily influenced by the Mexican __________.

Which of the following refers a sturdy, short-tempered breed of cattle that were highly sought after during the age of the cowboy? Black Angus, Charolais, Longhorn, Hostein

Which term refers to the 3 month journey cowboys experienced while attempting to get their cattle to the railroads in Kansas?