The Cattle Boom

When were cattle introduced to Texas?

What is the name of the breed formed by the larger breeds of cattle and the smaller Spanish cattle?

• Texas Longhorn

• Angus

• Hereford

• Holstein

Who invented barbed wire in 1874?

• Joseph Glidden

• Elwood Mead

• Luther Burbank

• Cyrus McCormick

What led many Texans to seize new economic opportunities in the ranching industry?

• The discovery of oil

• The expansion of the railroad

• The invention of barbed wire

• The end of the Civil War

Some of the duties of cowhands include:

• Riding horses and herding cattle

• Cooking meals for the ranch

• Building fences and barns

• Managing financial accounts

The main responsibility of cowhands during cattle drives was to:

• herd cattle to market or new grazing lands

• repair fences and buildings

• plant and harvest crops

• train horses for riding

Ranchers in Texas moved their cattle to other states because:

• they wanted to find better grazing lands.

• they were avoiding cattle rustlers.

• they were participating in cattle drives to railheads.

• they were seeking better market prices.

Bose Ikard was a famous:

• Cowboy and rancher

• Politician

• Scientist

• Musician

Margaret Borland and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnson are known for being the first women to do what?

• Drive cattle on the Chisholm Trail

• Run for political office

• Start a women's rights movement

• Become professional athletes

Fill in the blank: Cattle drives were _______ and often dangerous.

• challenging

• easy

• boring

• safe