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What was John McKeen's initial source of income?
What was John McKeen's initial source of income?
- Business ownership
- Cutting down trees
- Ranching on the Blue
- Working for a cattle outfit (correct)
How did John McKeen spend his days on the Blue?
How did John McKeen spend his days on the Blue?
- Attending cattle markets in Magdalena, New Mexico
- Cooking dinner and resting
- Building fences and cutting trees
- Riding hard all day and doing farm work (correct)
What was the common practice among the early Blue River ranchers regarding cattle care?
What was the common practice among the early Blue River ranchers regarding cattle care?
- Complete neglect of cattle
- Leaving cattle to care for themselves on an unfenced range (correct)
- Frequent vet visits
- Intensive supplementary feeding
Where did the Blue River ranchers take their cattle for market?
Where did the Blue River ranchers take their cattle for market?
What distinguished the Blue River ranchers from other large cattle outfits?
What distinguished the Blue River ranchers from other large cattle outfits?
What characterized the settlers who made their start on Blue River?
What characterized the settlers who made their start on Blue River?
Why was land without water considered useless for homesteading?
Why was land without water considered useless for homesteading?
What was the significance of the 160-acre section chosen by pioneers under the Homestead Act?
What was the significance of the 160-acre section chosen by pioneers under the Homestead Act?
In what way did the public domain land differ from the privately owned quarter sections under the Homestead Act?
In what way did the public domain land differ from the privately owned quarter sections under the Homestead Act?
What role did livestock play in the livelihood of many settlers in the American West?
What role did livestock play in the livelihood of many settlers in the American West?
Why did settlers along the river have unimpeded usufruct of the unoccupied grazing lands around them?
Why did settlers along the river have unimpeded usufruct of the unoccupied grazing lands around them?
What was the primary reason behind settlers turning to livestock as a means of livelihood in the West?
What was the primary reason behind settlers turning to livestock as a means of livelihood in the West?
How did settlers initially manage grazing their cattle even if they did not own enough land?
How did settlers initially manage grazing their cattle even if they did not own enough land?
What did John Wesley Powell predict would be a challenge for settlers who relied on farming alone?
What did John Wesley Powell predict would be a challenge for settlers who relied on farming alone?
What is the main critique mentioned in the text against the evidence used by those who oppose grazing?
What is the main critique mentioned in the text against the evidence used by those who oppose grazing?
What ecological benefits are associated with controlled grazing compared to no grazing?
What ecological benefits are associated with controlled grazing compared to no grazing?
What does the text suggest about moderately grazed mid seral rangelands compared to lightly grazed rangelands?
What does the text suggest about moderately grazed mid seral rangelands compared to lightly grazed rangelands?
What key factor is highlighted in the text regarding livestock grazing that leads to ecological benefits?
What key factor is highlighted in the text regarding livestock grazing that leads to ecological benefits?
What is the primary issue raised by Jerry Holechek regarding the evidence used against grazing?
What is the primary issue raised by Jerry Holechek regarding the evidence used against grazing?
What is the main argument of some wildlife biologists regarding grazing and biodiversity?
What is the main argument of some wildlife biologists regarding grazing and biodiversity?
According to grazing defenders, how do they perceive the relationship between livestock grazing and endangered species?
According to grazing defenders, how do they perceive the relationship between livestock grazing and endangered species?
What do ranchers believe is the benefit of their care of the range for wildlife?
What do ranchers believe is the benefit of their care of the range for wildlife?
What is the 'intermediate disturbance hypothesis' mentioned in the text related to grazing?
What is the 'intermediate disturbance hypothesis' mentioned in the text related to grazing?
What is one of the examples cited in the text where cattle have been claimed to benefit certain species?
What is one of the examples cited in the text where cattle have been claimed to benefit certain species?
Why have ranchers reacted strongly to the charges made by environmentalists about livestock grazing?
Why have ranchers reacted strongly to the charges made by environmentalists about livestock grazing?
Which statement best summarizes the opinions of ranchers regarding their role in land stewardship?
Which statement best summarizes the opinions of ranchers regarding their role in land stewardship?
Why is the attack on grazing mainly based on environmental concerns according to the text?
Why is the attack on grazing mainly based on environmental concerns according to the text?
How do economic arguments play a role in the grazing controversy according to the text?
How do economic arguments play a role in the grazing controversy according to the text?
What do data from Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management indicate regarding range conditions over the years?
What do data from Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management indicate regarding range conditions over the years?
