What was the primary reason for the initial boom in the cattle farming industry?

Challenges and Changes in Cattle Industry

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Government subsidies for cattle farmers
Development of new farming technologies
Introduction of new cattle breeds
High demand for beef in the north and east
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following was a major challenge faced by cowboys during cattle drives?
Treacherous weather and terrain
Frequent attacks by wild animals
Lack of proper equipment
Shortage of food and water
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What led to the decline of cattle driving as a practice?
Introduction of motor vehicles
Building of ranches near railroads
Government regulations
Decrease in cattle prices
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main factors that contributed to the fall of the cattle industry in the late 1800s?
Overgrazing and depletion of grasslands
Increased competition from European markets
Introduction of synthetic meat
Government intervention in cattle pricing
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Homestead Act encourage settlement in the Great Plains?
By offering free land to settlers
By providing financial aid to farmers
By granting 160 acres of land for a small fee
By promising tax exemptions for new settlers
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common challenge faced by farming families in the Great Plains?
Lack of access to education
Scarcity of farming tools
High cost of land
Frequent natural disasters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the 160-acre plot often insufficient for farmers in the Great Plains?
The plots were too far from markets
The land was too expensive
The land did not receive enough rainfall
The soil was too rocky for farming
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