Cattle Trails and Barbed Wire History

The video discusses the history of cattle driving in the United States, focusing on the expansion of trails like the Chisholm and Western Cattle Trails. It highlights the development of new routes, the volume of cattle driven, and the eventual decline of trail driving due to factors like Texas fever, quarantines, and the invention of barbed wire. The transition to ranching marked the end of the trail driving era, leaving a lasting impact on the image of the Texas cowboy.

What was the central hub for cattle driving in the west?

• Dallas

• San Francisco

• Houston

• San Antonio

Which trail became a rival to the Chisholm Trail in the 1870s?

• Goodnight-Loving Trail

• Western Cattle Trail

• Potter Blocker Trail

• Shawnee Trail

Approximately how many animals were driven up the Chisholm Trail from 1867 to 1885?

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 5 million

• 7 million

Which trail was known for going through the Trans-Pecos region?

• Chisholm Trail

• Western Cattle Trail

• Goodnight-Loving Trail

• Potter Blocker Trail

What was one of the reasons for the decline of trail driving in Texas?

• Lack of cattle

• Texas fever

• Increased rainfall

• New government regulations

Who perfected the invention of barbed wire?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• John Gates

• Joseph F. Glidden

• Thomas Edison

What was the impact of barbed wire on cattle ranching?

• It increased the need for cattle drives

• It allowed for controlled grazing

• It had no significant impact

• It made cattle drives faster

What was a significant change in cattle raising due to railroads?

• Need for more cowboys

• Longer cattle drives

• Shift to ranching

• Increased cattle theft

What was the primary reason farmers started using barbed wire?

• To mark property boundaries

• To prevent cattle theft

• To control water access

• To protect crops from wildlife

What legacy did the era of cattle driving leave behind?

• The decline of agriculture

• The expansion of railroads

• The Texas cowboy as a unique American type

• The rise of urbanization