Which of the following examples accurately describes an influence of Mexican cowhands on the cowboy way of life?(1 point)
Responses
Mexican ranch owners were often slaveholders who forced Black cowhands to work for them.
After the Civil War, most vaqueros returned to Mexico, which opened up more jobs for cattle women and Black cowboys.
Mexican ranch owners improved diversity in ranching by hiring more cattle women than men after the Civil War.
Anglo cowboys adopted the roping and cattle drive techniques used by vaqueros.
Anglo cowboys adopted the roping and cattle drive techniques used by vaqueros.
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Yes, I am sure. Anglo cowboys did adopt the roping and cattle drive techniques used by vaqueros. This is a well-documented influence of Mexican cowhands on the cowboy way of life.
Why did Indigenous people turn to the cattle and ranching industries to help support their communities economically after the Civil War?(1 point)
Responses
Indigenous groups were one of many that were given contracts and encouraged by the government to herd and ranch surplus cattle.
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.
The overhunting of bison forced Indigenous groups to live among Anglos, sharing Texas lands where cattle were plentiful as a new food source.