Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads

​This Era marks the end of the Civil War and the beginning of a Cattle Boom

**Rapid rise of cattle ranchers and associated jobs that used the grasslands of the Great Plains to breed, raise, butcher and sell cattle

During the Civil War the number of cattle (Cows) decreased in the North, BUT grew in Texas.

This caused the demand for cattle to greatly increase, causing more business/more money for cattle ranchers.

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Cotton, Cattle & Railroad Era: 1865-1900

This Era (Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads) is known for:

Return of Cotton growing after the Civil War

Cotton

Growth of the Cattle Industry

Cattle

Expansion of Railroads in Texas

Railroads

Multiple Choice

What caused the increase in cattle business for Texas?

• Demand for cattle in the North

• Lack of Demand for cattle in the North

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Cotton, Cattle, and Railroad Era?

• The return of Cotton growing after the Civil War

• Shrinking of the Cattle Industry

• Growth of the Cattle Industry

• Expansions of Railroads in Texas

During the Civil War, African-Americans fought in SEGREGATED units for the Union Army

-They were known for the strong bravery in battle

​-Native Americans called them “buffalo soldiers” because of their toughness in battle

Buffalo Soldiers

Multiple Choice

Who gave the soldiers the name "Buffalo Soldiers?"

• Native Americans

• The Spanish

• The French

• The Germans

Multiple Choice

The Buffalo Soldiers were treated as equals in the Army

• True

• False

Even with the hardships, the Buffalo Soldiers served well

• They performed a variety of duties including:

Patrolling the Frontier

​​Building roads and forts

Catching horse and cattle thieves

Military campaigns against the Native Americans