What is the historical significance of Longhorn cattle in Fort Worth?

Cattle Industry and the Chisholm Trail

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are descendants of the oldest breed of cows in America.
They were the first cattle breed in America.
They are known for their milk production.
They were used in rodeos.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are most Longhorns raised today?
For their milk
For their meat
For their horns
For their leather
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do local cowboys do twice a day in Fort Worth?
Sell the cattle at the market
Drive the cattle through the city
Feed the cattle
Train the cattle for shows
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of the Civil War on cattle supply in Texas?
Cattle were exported to Europe.
Cattle were left to pasture, increasing supply.
It increased the demand for cattle.
It decreased the cattle population.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Joseph McCoy and what was his contribution to the cattle industry?
A rancher who bred Longhorn cattle
A politician who regulated cattle prices
A cowboy who drove cattle to Kansas
An entrepreneur who facilitated cattle transport by rail
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Chisholm Trail?
A cattle trail from Texas to Kansas
A path for gold miners
A route for settlers moving west
A railway line for passenger trains
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Chisholm Trail begin?
As a river route
As a railway line
As a network of feeder trails in South Texas
As a single path from Texas to Kansas
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