Why did Indigenous people turn to the cattle and ranching industries to help support their communities
economically after the Civil War? (1 point)
Indigenous people seized job openings created by vaqueros and formerly enslaved people when they left the
ranching industry after the Civil War.
The overhunting of bison forced Indigenous groups to live among Anglos, sharing Texas lands where cattle were
plentiful as a new food source.
Indigenous groups were one of many that were given contracts and encouraged by the government to herd and
ranch surplus cattle.
Due to westward expansion, most Indigenous groups were forced off their land. Working in the cattle and ranching
industries provided some of the financial support and food they needed.