The Cattle Industry

Question 1

How did the Civil War affect cattle ranching in the Indian Territory?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The war brought an end to the era of tribal ranching.

Question 2

Cattle ranching first became common in the Indian Territory because of herds that were brought to eastern lands by __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Five Tribes

Question 3

What of the following factors was the most important reason why Texas ranchers were motivated to drive their cattle north to Kansas?

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Cattle could be sold at a large profit when driven to other states.

Question 4

Most cattle drives followed the same pattern. Where were longhorns usually taken after they were driven to Kansas City and St. Louis?

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They were taken to Chicago slaughterhouses by rail.

Question 5

The West Shawnee Trail was created to reach the new Kansas railroad town of __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Abilene

Question 6

How did the Five Tribes react to cattle drives that crossed their land?

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They tried to limit grazing and fine ranchers for not moving their herds.

Question 7

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.

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C

Question 8

Which of the following problems was not a challenge faced by cowboys on large cattle drives?

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traveling alone, without partners or a crew

Question 9

Which grazing area was located along the Kansas border and was opened to settlement in 1893?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Cherokee Outlet

Question 10

Which of the following statements best describes the Five Tribes’ approach to ranching before the Civil War?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

using open-range grazing and tribal ownership of herds

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