Why did Indigenous people turn to the cattle and ranching industries to help support their communities economically after the Civil War?(1 point) Responses The overhunting of bison forced Indigenous groups to live among Anglos, sharing Texas lands where cattle were plentiful as a new food source. The overhunting of bison forced Indigenous groups to live among Anglos, sharing Texas lands where cattle were plentiful as a new food source. Indigenous people seized job openings created by vaqueros and formerly enslaved people when they left the ranching industry after the Civil War. Indigenous people seized job openings created by vaqueros and formerly enslaved people when they left the ranching industry after the Civil War. 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. 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. Indigenous groups were one of many that were given contracts and encouraged by the government to herd and ranch surplus cattle.
All of the above responses are correct:
1. The overhunting of bison forced Indigenous groups to change their traditional hunting and gathering lifestyles and adapt to living among Anglos. Sharing Texas lands where cattle were plentiful allowed Indigenous people to access a new food source and economically support their communities.
2. Job openings in the ranching industry were created after the Civil War, as vaqueros (Mexican cowboys) and formerly enslaved people left the industry. Indigenous people seized these job opportunities to support themselves financially.
3. Westward expansion resulted in the forced displacement of many Indigenous groups from their ancestral lands. Working in the cattle and ranching industries provided them with some financial support and access to food.
4. The government encouraged and provided contracts for Indigenous groups, among others, to participate in herding and ranching surplus cattle, which also helped support their communities economically.