Role of Mining in the American West Development

What role did mining play in the development of the American West?

• It had no significant impact.

• It was a major factor in the economic growth.

• It led to the decline of the region.

• It was only a minor contributor.

Why was cattle ranching an important business for the Great Plains?

• It provided a major source of income.

• It was a minor activity.

• It was not practiced in the Great Plains.

• It was only for local consumption.

By 1865, how many million cattle roamed the Texas grasslands?

• 1 million

• 3 million

• 5 million

• 7 million

What was the open range?

• A vast area of grassland that the federal government owned

• A type of cattle breed

• A method of cattle herding

• A type of railroad

Prior to the Civil War, why did ranchers have little incentive to round up the longhorns and move them to market?

• Beef prices were low

• There were no railroads

• The cattle were too wild

• There were too many cattle

In 1866, ranchers rounded up about how many longhorns and drove them to Sedalia, Missouri?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 260,000

• 300,000

Describe the reasons for the growth of the cattle industry on the Great Plains.

What was the relationship like between Hispanics in the Southwest and new settlers?

• Friendly and cooperative

• Hostile and confrontational

• Indifferent and neutral

• Competitive and tense

Vaqueros contributed to the cattle industry in the West by:

• Developing new breeds of cattle

• Introducing cattle herding techniques

• Building large cattle ranches

• Creating cattle trading markets

The significance of barrios to Hispanic culture in the West was:

• They were centers of social and cultural life.

• They were primarily industrial areas.

• They were known for their agricultural contributions.

• They were financial hubs.