After the war, many Texans returned to growing crops on a small family farm. The

Question

demand for cotton had decreased, but
Hand corn became important
crops. Farmers also began raising livestock such as
i and pigs that
were traded for food. During Reconstruction, ranching and the cattle industry became a key piece of Texas's economic identity.
• cotton
• sheep
BE wheat
cattle

Answer 1

After the war, many Texans returned to growing crops on a small family farm. The demand for cotton had decreased, but corn and wheat became important crops. Farmers also began raising livestock such as cattle and pigs that were traded for food. During Reconstruction, ranching and the cattle industry became a key piece of Texas's economic identity.