
The Cattle Kingdom Mastery
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Social Studies
7th Grade
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each item with its description.
Chicago
where many Texas cattle were taken in 1860s and 1870s after being driven north
Indian Territory
area avoided by trail bosses after land owners began charging grazing fees
New Orleans
market for small-scale cattle drives in the early 1830s
Missouri
state where farmers blocked trails because of Texas fever
California
major market for Texas cattle in 1850s after its Gold Rush
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which time period did the raising of cattle in Texas move beyond the food needs of the missions and become a profitable business?
late 1600s
late 1700s
early 1800s
late 1800s
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements about Texas longhorn cattle is accurate?
They were originally brought to Texas by American settlers.
They are hardy cattle well suited to the Texas climate.
They originated in California but thrived in Texas.
They are known for their short legs, which gave them great stability on the plains.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the practice of cattle drives begin in Texas?
Cattle needed to be moved constantly.
The Shawnee Trail enabled drovers to ship cattle to New Orleans.
The Texas plains did not provide enough grazing land for cattle.
The price of beef was low in Texas but high in other parts of the United States.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which problem threatened to end the great Texas cattle drives in 1866?
Texas fever
years of drought
the beginning of the Civil War
the invention of barbed wire
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factors contributed to the end of the great Texas cattle drives in the 1880s?
Americans’ changing food preferences away from beef
danger from Native American raids and loss of cowhands
falling beef prices and closing of the open range
rise of competing industries in eastern states
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant impact of the invention of barbed wire on cattle ranching in Texas?
It led to the expansion of cattle ranches into new territories.
It resulted in the end of the open range system.
It increased the instances of Texas fever among cattle.
It decreased the profitability of cattle ranching.
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