Conflict with Native People
What was a common reason for conflict between settlers and Native Americans?
Competition for land and resources.
What is the term for a long journey to drive cattle to market?
Long drive.
What does "lawless" mean?
A place with very few laws.
Who were the Texas Rangers?
A law enforcement agency that helped maintain order in Texas.
What nickname was given to African American soldiers who fought in the West?
Buffalo Soldiers.
Who were the vaqueros?
Spanish cattle herders who influenced cowboy culture.
What is a "vigilante"?
Someone who takes the law into their own hands.
What were some challenges faced by cowboys?
Danger, exhaustion, and boredom during cattle drives.
What was the Treaty of Medicine Lodge Creek?
An agreement that created a reservation for Native American tribes in exchange for peace.
What was the Chisholm Trail?
he first major cattle trail from Texas to Kansas.
What does "pardon" mean?
To forgive someone for a wrongdoing.
What did settlers do to protect themselves from outlaws?
They formed groups for self-defense and called for law enforcement.
What did the U.S. Army do to protect settlers during the Civil War?
They established forts and sent soldiers to defend against raids.
What technology helped close the open range?
Barbed wire.
What is "extinction"?
The state of a species no longer being alive.
What was one effect of cattle rustling?
Increased violence and conflict between ranchers and thieves.
What was the Salt Creek Massacre?
An event where Native Americans were attacked, worsening relations and leading to more violence.
Why did ranchers drive cattle to markets far away?
To get higher prices for their cattle.
What does "expansion" mean?
To grow or increase in size or scope.
What did the life of a cowboy really entail?
Hard work, long hours, and dealing with various dangers.