Black Cowboys of Texas reader #359 by Carole Marsh

Who were the Black Cowboys of Texas?

• cowboys from western movies

• African American cowboys

• all of the cowboys in Texas

Who played a big role in the growth of the western United States?

• cattle

• farmers

• Black Cowboys of Texas

• Civil War soldiers

The demand for (a)   was growing in the eastern United States.

How could thousands of cows get to markets so far away?

• cattle trails

• cargo ships

• trucks

How were the herded cattle shipped to lots of different destinations?

• trucks

• cargo ships

• railroad cars

In Texas, black cowboys had worked on ranches for years as (a)   .

Why did black cowboys take care of ranches during the Civil War?

• They bought the ranches.

• Ranch owners were fighting in the war.

• They wanted to buy the cows.

What was the wrangler's job on a cattle trail?

• He took care of the cows.

• He took care of the horses.

• He cooked for everyone.

How many black cowboys were in an average crew?

• 1

• 2 or 3

• 3 or 4

Cowboys had a very easy life.

• True

• False