Interactive Response - Major Cattle Trails in Texas

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What conclusion can you draw from the map?

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After the Civil War, numerous trails were added to support the growing cattle industry in Texas.

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What conclusion can you draw from the map? Options: A. All cattle trails that started in Texas led to towns in the East. B. After the Civil War, ranchers used the trails to bring cattle from other states to Texas. C. After the Civil War, numerous trails were added to support the growing cattle industry in Texas. D. Before the Civil War, increased settlement encouraged Texas ranchers to find new markets for their cattle.

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After the Civil War, numerous trails were added to support the growing cattle industry in Texas.

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Which statement best provides evidence for the answer to Part A? Options: Following the Civil War, the trails from Texas led toward Louisiana. The map shows the trails used to bring cattle to Texas before the Civil War. The years on the map show many trails were added after the Civil War. The years on the map show an increase in towns built for coal mining following the Civil War.

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The years on the map show many trails were added after the Civil War.

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Each of these statements represents either political or economic impacts caused by the development of West Texas and the close of the frontier. Range wars - farmers and ranchers battled against each other.

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Political Impact

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Each of these statements represents either political or economic impacts caused by the development of West Texas and the close of the frontier. Expansion of the railroad.

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Economic Impact

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Each of these statements represents either political or economic impacts caused by the development of West Texas and the close of the frontier. Growth of large ranches.

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Political Impact

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Growth of population & towns.

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Economic Impact

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Legislation - fence cutting became a felony.

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Political Impact

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The following chart is about the Cattle Drive Industry in Texas during the 1800's. Which one of the boxes does NOT belong on the chart? Options: One of the main cattle drive routes was called the Chisholm Trail, The purpose of the drives were to reach the railroads in the north, Cattle drives were very profitable for ranchers, Boll-Weevil negatively impacted the cattle drive.

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Boll-Weevil negatively impacted the cattle drive.

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Which of the following did NOT increase with westward expansion? The Native American population, Military posts, Railroads, Conflicts with Native Americans

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The Native American population