Turn of the Century: Cattle Drives & Black Cowboys

What happened when the ranchers came back to Texas after fighting in the Civil War?

• Their grass was too full.

• Their cattle had increased in number.

• They lost their house.

• It was too hot for working.

Why did ranchers increase their longhorns from $4 to $40?

• Longhorns were scarce in the Northern and Eastern states.

• They didn't know how to add.

• They tried to trick others.

• They made a mistake.

What was the solution to getting the cattle from the west to the east and north part of the united states?

• Put them on an airplane.

• Put them on cars.

• Cattle Drives

• Chase them.

The cattle drives were taken to this place before going to the north east.

• Lake

• Farm

• Desert

• Railroads

The cattle drives started in which state?

• California

• Texas

• New York

• Florida

This trail was the first one to be created; named after Jesse Chisholm

• Great Western

• Texas Trail

• Chisholm Trail

• Desert Lake Trail

Which trail took the cattle further west?

• Chisholm Trail

• Desert Lake Trail

• Great Western Trail

• Texas Trail

Who were the black cowboys?

• People that worked as ranchers.

• Black men that were ranchers.

• Men who worked at factories.

• Men who worked at the hospital.

Why were black cowboys important during this time?

• They didn't want to leave Texas.

• They rode cows and helped the farmers.

• They worked with white cowboys and got treated better than other black people during this time.

• They made a lot of money for their family.

True or False: The cattle drives only last 5 years.

• False

• True