Cattle Trails

Who were the Black Cowboys?

• slaves who became cowboys for extra money and skills

• cowboys who only wore black

• cowboys who's favorite color was black

• The horses were black

Why did Texas have so many cattle?

• Because all the people in Texas raise cattle

• Because they have cows shipped there

• Because the cows reproduce quickly

• Because Texas is a large state

What two states did the cattle trails go between?

• Kansas and Mexico

• Georgia and Florida

• Texas and Kansas

• Kansas and Oklahoma

A person who hid on cattle trails and stole livestock.

• A sharpshooter

• A Black Cowboy

• Nat Love

• Rustler

A person who tended to livestock and was responsible for taking care of the livestock on a cattle drive.

• Barrell Racer

• Cowboy

• Trail Boss

• Indian Scout

Why were cattle important?

• They helped people make money

• They could be used for food

• They could be used for milk

• All of the above

Why did cattle ranchers want to get their cattle to Kansas?

• Because they needed the money

• Because they needed the space

• Because they were worth more money there

• Because they wanted to ride the train

Dangers that cowboys encountered on a cattle drive.

• Snow

• Drought

• Native Americans

• All of the above

When did the cattle movement begin?

• After the Revolutionary War

• After the Civil War

• After the Chisholm Trail was founded

• After Texas became a state

A group of cowboys who were freed slaves that worked hard and demonstrated their handling skills

• Rodeo Riders

• The Apache

• The Black Cowboys

• A Posse