Cattle Industry Check on Learning

What was the origin of the word "ranch"?

• From the Spanish word "rancho"

• From the French word "rancher"

• From the English word "ranch"

• From the German word "ranchhof"

What breed was the Texas longhorn a hybrid of?

• Spanish retinto and English cattle

• French and Spanish cattle

• German and English cattle

• Italian and Spanish cattle

Who patented the "Winner" barbed wire in 1874?

• Joseph Glidden

• John Deere

• Cyrus McCormick

• Eli Whitney

What invention allowed ranchers to have separate pastures for their herds?

• Barbed wire and windmills

• Refrigeration and ice-making machines

• Steam engines and railroads

• Tractors and plows

What was a major consequence of the blizzard in December of 1885?

• Thousands of cattle died from starvation and freezing

• Cattle prices increased significantly

• Ranchers expanded their territories

• New breeds of cattle were introduced