Lesson 3: Cattle Trails Review

Introduction

 

Important Icon In this lesson, we will review some of the main concepts in the transcontinental railroad, supply and demand, and cattle drives. Important Icon

Focus Questions:

How did economic incentives influence cattle drives in the late 1800s? 

Why were cattle trails and drives needed? 

Why did cattle drives come to an end?

Assignment

Welcome Back, Ranchers!

Today, you will expand your knowledge on the transcontinental railroad, supply and demand, and cattle drives. You will complete three interactive reading cards that have a short passage and two response activities. These short passages will build on your prior knowledge while providing even more details about these three interesting topics!

Go to the next page to complete the Interactive Reading Cards assignment

 

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Today, you were able to further your understanding of three important topics related to the Texas Ranchers and Cattle Trails. In our next two lessons, you will take on the role of either a cowhand, rancher, or a Black Cowboy. It’s going to be so much FUN!!!

 

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