Question

The government's policy of allowing cattle ranchers to let their herds graze on public land was called ___________________.

• A. the roundup
• B. range riding
• C. the long drive
• D. rustling
• E. open range

Answer 1

The correct option is E open range

The government's policy of allowing cattle ranchers to let their herds graze on public land was called open range. In the Western United States and Canada, open range is rangeland where cattle roam freely regardless of land ownership. Where there are "open range" laws, those wanting to keep animals off their property must erect a fence to keep animals out; this applies to public roads as well.