Texas Cattle Industry Quiz

Who brought cattle to Texas which marked the beginning of the cattle industry there?

• The French

• The English

• The Spanish

• The Portuguese

What is the term used for a cowboy in the context of the Spanish influence on the Texas cattle industry?

• Ranchero

• Vaquero

• Caballero

• Ganadero

Where did the vaqueros (cowboys) primarily work in Texas?

• In cities

• On ranches

• In factories

• At ports

Why did the cattle industry grow in Texas after the Civil War?

• There was a decrease in beef demand.

• There was a demand for beef as a food source, especially in the North.

• Texas had a shortage of cattle.

• The Civil War increased cattle prices drastically.

What was one of the reasons for the growth of the cattle industry in Texas post-Civil War?

• Texas had a large supply of cattle.

• Texas imported cattle from other states.

• The cattle were mainly used for dairy products.

• There was a technological advancement in cattle farming.

How did Texans historically transport their cattle to market?

• By ship

• By cattle drives

• By airplane

• By train

Which two states are mentioned as having railroads that helped transport cattle to market?

• Kansas and Wyoming

• California and Nevada

• Arizona and Utah

• Oregon and Washington

What was Charles Goodnight known for in the context of American history?

• Inventing the mechanical reaper

• Blazing the Goodnight Loving cattle trail

• Writing the Declaration of Independence

• Discovering gold in California

Which states did the Goodnight Loving cattle trail extend between?

• Texas to Wyoming

• New York to Florida

• Alaska to Arizona

• Oregon to Nevada

Who was the founder of the largest ranch in Texas known as King Ranch?

• John Davis

• Richard King

• Samuel Houston

• James Bowie