The Cattle Industry Answers

How did the Civil War affect cattle ranching in the Indian Territory?A.Tribes cooperated with each other more because of the war.B.The war brought an end to the era of tribal ranching.C.The number of cattle in the Indian Territory grew during the war.D.Tribes relocated to Kansas, leaving more space in the Indian Territory.

Cattle ranching first became common in the Indian Territory because of herds that were brought to eastern lands by __________.A.the Plains TribesB.white settlersC.the Five TribesD.ranchers from Texas

What of the following factors was the most important reason why Texas ranchers were motivated to drive their cattle north to Kansas?A.Cattle drives would help ranchers to get rid of Texas fever.B.Cattle could be sold at a large profit when driven to other states.C.Cattle prices were too high in Texas markets.D.Cattle drives could provide jobs to cowboys and drovers.

Most cattle drives followed the same pattern. Where were longhorns usually taken after they were driven to Kansas City and St. Louis?A.They were taken to Chicago slaughterhouses by rail.B.They were herded to ranches in Texas.C.They were delivered to markets and stores in Eastern cities.D.They were brought to grazing pastures in the Indian Territory.

The West Shawnee Trail was created to reach the new Kansas railroad town of __________.A.TopekaB.AbileneC.WichitaD.Dodge City

How did the Five Tribes react to cattle drives that crossed their land?A.They allowed Texas cattle to graze alongside tribal cattle.B.They provided unlimited access to their pastures and grazing lands.C.They tried to limit grazing and fine ranchers for not moving their herds.D.They lent land to ranchers and other white citizens.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.

Which of the following problems was not a challenge faced by cowboys on large cattle drives?A.braving hot and dry summersB.crossing dangerous riversC.tending to cattle infected with Texas feverD.traveling alone, without partners or a crew

Which grazing area was located along the Kansas border and was opened to settlement in 1893?A.the Big PastureB.the Cheyenne-Arapaho RanchC.the W. J. RanchD.the Cherokee Outlet

Which of the following statements best describes the Five Tribes’ approach to ranching before the Civil War?A.creating individual ownership of landsB.fencing off farmland to create small ranchesC.ranching to sell to commercial marketsD.using open-range grazing and tribal ownership of herds