7th IA

What major development marked the era of Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads in Texas from 1865 to 1900?

• The introduction of corn farming

• The decline of the cotton industry

• The growth of the cattle industry

• The expansion of coal mining

In the 1730s, why did friars begin raising cattle herds in the San Antonio Valley?

• To establish a leather production business

• To generate electricity

• To feed mission staff, soldiers, and settlers

• To start a dairy farm

How did Spanish rancheros ensure access to water for their herds?

• By importing water from other regions

• By building dams to pool water

• By using artificial rain machines

• By owning water trucks

What led to the spread of ranching to southeastern Texas in the late 1700s?

• The construction of new highways

• The arrival of Vietnamese settlers

• Land grants provided by the Spanish government

• The invention of advanced farming machinery

What is the significance of earmarks for cattle?

• Indicating age

• Showing ownership

• Identifying gender

• Displaying breed

What protective item did Anglo American cowhands wear to cover their legs?

• Jackets

• Helmets

• Chaps

• Overalls

What was the name of the distinctive breed of cattle that developed in Texas?

• Great Plains Grazer

• Rocky Mountain Roamer

• Texas Longhorn

• Prairie Pioneer

What challenges did early Anglo American ranchers face?

• Abundant beef buyers

• Excessive rainfall

• Drought, theft, and a lack of beef buyers

• Low cattle population

What event led to the increase in ranching in the Republic of Texas?

• The invention of refrigeration

• The influx of settlers

• A ban on ranching in other states

• The disappearance of cattle

When did Richard King start building his ranching operations?

• 1625

• 1750

• 1853

• 1960