Railroads, Cattle Drives, and the Frontier

Railroads, Cattle Drives, and the Frontier

7th Grade

12 Qs

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Railroads, Cattle Drives, and the Frontier

Railroads, Cattle Drives, and the Frontier

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Victoria Anderson

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The role of a Trail Boss in a cattle drive is to:

lead the cattle drive and ensure its success

cook meals for the cowboys

take care of the horses

entertain the cowboys with music

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What challenges did cowboys face during cattle drives?

Weather conditions and natural obstacles

Finding enough cattle to drive

Dealing with friendly townspeople

Navigating through urban areas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What role did Swing Riders play in cattle drives?

They were responsible for leading the herd.

They rode on the sides to keep the herd from spreading out.

They were in charge of the chuck wagon.

They scouted ahead for water and grazing areas.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The responsibility of Flank Riders during cattle drives was to:

keep the cattle moving in a straight line

protect the herd from predators

manage the pace of the drive

round up strays and keep the herd together

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Describe the duties of Drag Riders in a cattle drive.

Drag Riders are responsible for keeping the cattle moving and preventing them from straying.

Drag Riders are in charge of leading the cattle drive and setting the pace.

Drag Riders handle the financial transactions related to the cattle drive.

Drag Riders are responsible for cooking meals for the crew during the cattle drive.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The role of a Wrangler in a cattle drive was to:

herd the cattle

manage the supplies

take care of the horses

cook meals for the crew

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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A Cook performed various tasks during cattle drives, including:

Preparing meals for the cowboys

Managing the cattle

Leading the cattle drive

Repairing equipment

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