Why Were There Violent Clashes Between Cattle Ranchers and Farmers

question 93

Multiple Choice

Why were there violent clashes between cattle ranchers and farmers during the late 19^th century?

• A) Farmers were using barbed wire to keep roving livestock out of their crops and ranchers wanted them to roam freely.
• B) Ranchers tended to be African American or Mexican-American, while farmers tended to be Irish or German immigrants.
• C) Farmers paid high land taxes, while cattle ranchers paid only a small sales tax on each steer sold at market.
• D) Ranchers wanted to fence off the lands to keep their cattle from roaming too far from home, which conflicted with the need for farmers to expand their land in order to be profitable.
• E) In general, farmers had been soldiers in the Union army, while cattle ranchers had served in the Confederate army, so they were fighting a continuation of the War Between the States.

---

Definitions:

First-Born

The eldest child in a family, often subject to specific psychological and social dynamics and expectations.

Only Child

An individual who has no siblings, and as a result, may have unique developmental and social experiences compared to those with siblings.

Youngest Child

Describes the last-born child in a family, who may experience different parenting styles and family dynamics compared to their older siblings.

Second-Born

Refers to the child who is born second in the sibling order within a family, often facing different developmental challenges and family dynamics compared to first-born or later-born siblings.