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Which factor contributed least to the end of open-range cattle drives in Texas?
Which factor contributed least to the end of open-range cattle drives in Texas?
- Overgrazing leading to reduced land fertility and cattle weight.
- Increased availability and use of barbed wire fencing.
- Decreased demand for Texas beef in eastern markets. (correct)
- Expansion of railroads making cattle transport more efficient.
How did the expansion of railroads in Texas impact both the cotton and cattle industries?
How did the expansion of railroads in Texas impact both the cotton and cattle industries?
- Railroads facilitated transporting cotton to northern mills and cattle to eastern markets, boosting both industries. (correct)
- Railroads negatively affected both industries by increasing transportation costs and reducing the need for local markets.
- Railroads decreased cotton production due to land being repurposed for tracks, while simultaneously increasing cattle production due to easier transportation.
- Railroads primarily supported the cotton industry, leading to a decline in the cattle industry as resources shifted.
Which of the following best explains the relationship between tenant farming and the economic conditions in Texas following the era of open-range cattle drives?
Which of the following best explains the relationship between tenant farming and the economic conditions in Texas following the era of open-range cattle drives?
- Tenant farming emerged as a way for individuals with limited capital to engage in agriculture amid economic hardship. (correct)
- Tenant farming facilitated the growth of large-scale cattle operations by providing a stable labor force.
- Tenant farming was primarily used by wealthy landowners to diversify their agricultural holdings.
- Tenant farming largely replaced cattle ranching as the primary agricultural activity.
What was a significant consequence of the slaughter of horses at Palo Duro Canyon by the U.S. military?
What was a significant consequence of the slaughter of horses at Palo Duro Canyon by the U.S. military?
How did the invention and widespread use of barbed wire impact the traditional lifestyle of Texas cowboys?
How did the invention and widespread use of barbed wire impact the traditional lifestyle of Texas cowboys?
Flashcards
Era of Texas Cattle Drives?
Era of Texas Cattle Drives?
Late 1800s when cattle were moved long distances to market.
What was the XIT Ranch?
What was the XIT Ranch?
A massive ranch in the Texas Panhandle, funded by investors, known for size.
Barbed wire's impact?
Barbed wire's impact?
Protects crops from grazing cattle, ending open range.
Cause of cattle industry bust?
Cause of cattle industry bust?
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Who are Tenant Farmers?
Who are Tenant Farmers?
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Study Notes
- Texas Cattle Drives occurred during an era characterized by cotton, cattle, and railroads.
- XIT Ranch was the largest ranch in Texas.
- The closing of open ranges did not lead to an increased dependence on cattle drives.
- Barbed wire helped protect crops from cattle.
- The cattle industry declined due to decreased demand for cattle.
- Palo Duro Canyon was the site where the slaughter of horses forced Native Americans onto reservations.
- A Tenant Farmer rents land and pays rent using crops.
- The cattle industry grew due to increased demand for beef.
- The railroad industry did not make cowboys obsolete in Texas.
- Cowboys disliked barbed wire because it reduced the open range available to them.
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Description
This lesson explores the cattle drives that occurred during an era characterized by cotton, cattle, and railroads. It describes the XIT Ranch, the largest in Texas, and explains the role of barbed wire in protecting crops and cowboys dislike for it. The cattle industry grew due to increased demand for beef.
