USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

SPANISH COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ranching and ____ were also important in New Spain.
A
Farming
B
Fishing
C
Hunting
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ranching is the act of running a huge farm, especially breeding cattle on a ranch, to raise them. Commonly, ranchers are involved in raising grazing animals such as sheep and cattle. In addition, some also raise bison, elk, emus, ostriches, and alpacas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spain is the biggest exporter in the world of olive oil, with Italy in second place. Olive oil occupies a significant position in the ranking of agricultural food product exports, behind only citrus fruit, wine and pork. It has a significant surplus in its balance of trade.

Detailed explanation-3: -Barley and wheat, the major crops in Spain, predominate on the plains of Castile-León, Castile–La Mancha, and Andalusia, while rice is grown in coastal Valencia and southern Catalonia. Corn (maize), grown in the north, is a major fodder product.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ranching is the practice of raising herds of animals on large tracts of land. Ranchers commonly raise grazing animals such as cattle and sheep. Some ranchers also raise elk, bison, ostriches, emus, and alpacas. The ranching and livestock industry is growing faster than any other agricultural sector in the world.

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