Cattle Industry in Texas Quiz

According to the section titled "Growth of the Cattle Industry," what was one of the primary economic activities in Texas for hundreds of years?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Cattle ranching

• Mining

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According to the section titled "Growth of the Cattle Industry," who were known as cattle barons?

• Farmers

• Cowboys

• Ranchers who raised cattle

• Miners

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According to the section titled "Growth of the Cattle Industry," what did cowboys have to do to identify their cattle?

• Paint them

• Brand or mark them

• Tie ribbons on them

• Use name tags

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According to the section titled "Growth of the Cattle Industry," what were the trips called when cattle were driven to market?

• Cattle runs

• Cattle drives

• Cattle races

• Cattle marches

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According to the section titled "Growth of the Cattle Industry," what was a major danger during cattle drives?

• Snowstorms

• Lack of water

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

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According to the section titled "Growth of the Cattle Industry," which trail was the most important cattle trail in Texas?

• Oregon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• Chisholm Trail

• Appalachian Trail

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According to the section titled "Growth of the Cattle Industry," what disease affected cattle on the trails?

• Texas Fever

• Mad Cow Disease

• Foot and Mouth Disease

• Anthrax

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According to the section titled "Growth of the Cattle Industry," what did ranches use to pump water from underground wells?

• Electric pumps

• Windmills

• Hand pumps

• Water towers

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According to the section titled "Growth of the Cattle Industry," who inspired people to move to Texas and work in the cattle industry?

• Farmers

• Cowboys

• Miners

• Fishermen

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According to the section titled "Growth of the Cattle Industry," what happened to the cattle-driving business after 20 years?

• It expanded

• It ended

• It became more popular

• It moved to another state

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