The Texas Cattle Industry

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What landform did cattlemen build ranches on?

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plains

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How did cattlemen get their cattle to eastern markets in the U.S.?

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cattle drives

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Which is NOT a cattle trail out of Texas? Options: Great Western Trail, Chisholm Trail, Goodnight-Loving Trail, Santa Fe Trail

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Santa Fe Trail

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Where did cattle trails end?

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northern cities with railroad stations

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What did the cattle need while on a cattle drive?

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fresh water

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What did cattle need but were dangerous for cattle on a cattle drive?

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rivers

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Which location was NOT the destination of Texas cattle drives? Options: Kansas, New Mexico, Missouri, Wyoming

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New Mexico

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What is a contribution of Charles Goodnight to Texas?

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He found a cattle trail, preserved a bison herd, and first brought development to the Texas Panhandle.

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What is a contribution of Richard King to Texas?

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He employed an entire village on his ranch which is the largest in Texas today.

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What is a contribution Lizzie Johnson made to Texas?

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She was well educated, owned land and cattle near Austin and was the first woman to drive her cattle on the Chisholm Trail.