Question

How did the Spanish influence ranching in Texas?

(a)Spanish farmers provided grain to feed the cattle.
(b)Spanish engineers constructed the railroads used to transport cattle.
(c)Spanish friars introduced techniques that were used to raise cattle.
(d)Spanish explorers eliminated native species, making room for longhorn cattle.

Answer 1

The Spanish influenced ranching in Texas by introducing longhorn cattle and the techniques to raise them, predominantly through the missionary work of Spanish friars.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Spanish influenced ranching in Texas primarily through the introduction of cattle and ranching techniques. Specifically, Spanish missionaries introduced longhorn cattle to the region, a breed which thrived and became synonymous with Texan ranching. They also contributed to the development of ranching techniques and the cowboy culture. The most fitting answer to how did the Spanish influence ranching in Texas is:

(c) Spanish friars introduced techniques that were used to raise cattle.

Answer 2

The Spanish influence ranching in Texas as "Spanish farmers provided grain to feed the cattle".

Option: A

Step-by-step explanation:

Livestock was introduced to Texas in most early incursions, or attempts at colonization. The animals involved were horses, cattle (ganado mayor), mules and burros, and also sheep, goats and pigs (ganado minor). The Franciscans were the province's principal stock spreaders during the eighteenth century; they diligently managed their seed stock, and their herds grew rapidly.

Around projects from San Antonio de Bexar to La Bahia in the San Antonio River Valley their ranching activity was focused. Each mission had a ranch certain distance from the base and the missions obtained land grants from the King of Spain to carry out their work.