The Civil War harmed ranching in the Indian Territory by __________.

Question

A.
encouraging conflicts between tribes
B.
introducing Texas fever to tribal herds
C.
allowing tribes to lease land to ranchers
D.
creating large cattle trails


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is B. introducing Texas fever to tribal herds.

The spread of Texas fever, which is a disease transmitted by ticks, had a significant negative impact on cattle health and ranching practices in the Indian Territory during and after the Civil War.