KIDS TRIVIA

Detailed explanation-1: -But the cattle the Spaniards brought to the region roamed, thrived, and multiplied. Although the missions were abandoned, Spanish cattle were introduced to the East Texas region, marking the beginning of a lasting cattle ranching industry.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first cattle raising in Texas appeared in the Rio Grande Valley. By 1680, there were several thousand cattle recorded in the El Paso region. The earliest ranches were those of Spanish missionaries. By the mid-18th century, these were joined by competing private ranches.