Cattle Boom in Texas Quiz

What led to the high demand for meat in the East during the Cattle Boom in Texas?

• The invention of refrigerated rail cars

• Population growth in the East

• The discovery of new cooking methods

• The introduction of exotic cattle breeds

Why was it difficult to transport meat from Texas to eastern markets?

• There were no roads

• The meat would spoil during the long journey

• There was a lack of demand for meat

• Cattle could not survive the trip

What was the purpose of roundups in the spring during the Cattle Boom?

• To provide entertainment for the local population

• To gather cattle for sale at local markets

• To gather cattle in the Spring from open range to drive North to cow towns

• To count the number of cattle on the range

Where would early ranchers drive cattle to before the Civil War?

• To Kansas along the Chisholm Trail

• To Missouri along the Shawnee Trail

• To California along the Gold Rush Trail

• To New York along the Erie Canal

What challenges did farmers along the Shawnee Trail face?

• Cattle theft and bandit attacks

• Cattle trampling their crops and spreading disease to area livestock

• Harsh weather conditions and droughts

• Lack of water sources for the cattle