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 groups were one of many that were given contracts and encouraged by the government to herd and ranch surplus cattle. 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.
All of the above responses are valid reasons why Indigenous people turned to the cattle and ranching industries to support their communities economically after the Civil War.
