Cattle, Cotton, and Railroads
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Social Studies
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7th Grade
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Joseph Anderson
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This Era marks the end of the Civil War and the beginning of a Cattle Boom
**Rapid rise of cattle ranchers and associated jobs that used the grasslands of the Great Plains to breed, raise, butcher and sell cattle
During the Civil War the number of cattle (Cows) decreased in the North, BUT grew in Texas.
This caused the demand for cattle to greatly increase, causing more business/more money for cattle ranchers.
Cotton, Cattle & Railroad Era: 1865-1900
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Return of Cotton growing after the Civil War
Cotton
Growth of the Cattle Industry
Cattle
Expansion of Railroads in Texas
Railroads
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Multiple Choice
What caused the increase in cattle business for Texas?
Demand for cattle in the North
Lack of Demand for cattle in the North
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Cotton, Cattle, and Railroad Era?
The return of Cotton growing after the Civil War
Shrinking of the Cattle Industry
Growth of the Cattle Industry
Expansions of Railroads in Texas
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During the Civil War, African-Americans fought in SEGREGATED units for the Union Army
-They were known for the strong bravery in battle
-Native Americans called them “buffalo soldiers” because of their toughness in battle
Buffalo Soldiers
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Multiple Choice
Who gave the soldiers the name "Buffalo Soldiers?"
Native Americans
The Spanish
The French
The Germans
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Multiple Choice
The Buffalo Soldiers were treated as equals in the Army
True
False
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Even with the hardships, the Buffalo Soldiers served well
They performed a variety of duties including:
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Patrolling the Frontier
Building roads and forts
Catching horse and cattle thieves
Military campaigns against the Native Americans
This Era marks the end of the Civil War and the beginning of a Cattle Boom
**Rapid rise of cattle ranchers and associated jobs that used the grasslands of the Great Plains to breed, raise, butcher and sell cattle
During the Civil War the number of cattle (Cows) decreased in the North, BUT grew in Texas.
This caused the demand for cattle to greatly increase, causing more business/more money for cattle ranchers.
Cotton, Cattle & Railroad Era: 1865-1900
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