Studies Weekly Week 25

Section: Cattle Barons

After the Civil War, many people in Texas began ranching.

• True

• False

Section: Cattle Barons

Cattle Barons knew that the Texas land would not be good for raising cattle.

• True

• False

Section: Cattle Barons

The King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas is the largest cattle ranch in the United States.

• True

• False

Section: Life on a Ranch

Until the 1700's, ranchers kept their cattle on the grassy plains, or the open range.

• True

• False

Section: Life on a Ranch

Ranches got water from windmills that pumped water from underground wells.

• True

• False

Section: Cowboys

Cowboys were responsible for the daily jobs on the ranch and getting the cattle ready to sell.

• True

• False

Section: Cowboys

Cowboys trained their horses to ride ahead and clear the trail for the cattle.

• True

• False

Section: Texas Trails

The trails of Texas were often deserted.

• True

• False

Section: Texas Trails

The Chisholm Trail carried 2 million cattle to Kansas from 1867 to 1871.

• True

• False

Section: Trail Drives

Two dangers that were always on the cowboys' minds were running out of water and the chance of a stampede.

• True

• False