The Development of the Cattle Industry in Texas

What event in 1836 significantly impacted the cattle industry in Texas?

• The Texas Revolution

• The California Gold Rush

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Oregon Trail

Who began the cattle industry in Texas in the 1500s?

• Spanish explorers

• Native Americans

• Mexican settlers

• American pioneers

The primary reason for the increase in ranching in Texas after the Civil War was:

• The discovery of oil

• The expansion of the railroad

• The demand for beef in the North

• The invention of barbed wire

In what year did ranchers begin driving cattle in large numbers outside of Texas?

• 1866

• 1870

• 1885

• 1890

How many cattle could a crew of around 12 manage during cattle drives?

• 2000 cattle

• 200-300 cattle

• 300-400 cattle

• 400-500 cattle

What was a major challenge faced by cowboys during cattle drives?

• Lack of water

• All of the above

• Hostile weather conditions

• Frequent cattle theft

Which invention in the late 1800s helped to end the era of open range cattle drives?

• Electricity

• Telegraph

• Steam engine

• Barbed wire

Which trail was commonly used for cattle drives from Texas to Kansas?

• Oregon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• Chisholm Trail

• Appalachian Trail