Cattle Trails and Texas History

The Chisholm Trail started in __________ and ran through Native American territory to a rail line in _____________.

• Kansas, Texas

• Missouri, Maine

• Texas, New York

• Texas, Kansas

Why was Texas full of cattle in 1867?

• It actually had less cattle than the Northern States

• Texas was the only place in the entire United States that had cattle ranches

• Texas Ranches were left unmanaged during the Civil War - this allowed the number of cattle to multiply

• The North moved their cattle into Texas during the Civil War

A $3 cow in Texas was sold for how much in Chicago and New York at this time?

• $20 - $40

• $40 - $60

• $60 - $80

• $80 - $100

Which trail was responsible for the movement of millions of Longhorns?

• The Chisholm Trail

• The Indian Trail

• The Oregon Trail

• The Trail of Tears

What main 2 things brought an end to use of the Chisholm Trail after Oklahoma started becoming a state?

• A huge earthquake messed up the trail and Mad Cow Disease

• Fences and Railroads

• Mad Cow Disease and Fences

• Native American Attacks and Railroads