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Cow towns developed by cattle drivers going through the cow towns. This became a yearly event and soon became an important rail station.
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What name was given to railroad towns for markekting and shipping cattle?
Either cow towns or stockyards.
What were the characteristics and functions of the western cow towns which emerged in the late 19Th century?
One of the functions of the western cow towns in the 19th century was a transportation hub. They also functioned as a place for people to buy merchandise and seek entertainment. The characteristics of the cow towns were that they had saloons, motels, and grocery stores.
Where were cow towns mostly found?
Western America and Canada.
How did towns develop?
They create the name of the town.
What are the three cow towns of kansas?
Dodge City, Wichita, Atchison
What was the main function of cow towns?
The shipping of cattle to the eastern market.
Why were railroads and cow towns important?
The cow towns were at the railheads where cattle could be loaded and shipped on trains rather then having to drive them. The cattle buyers for eastern slaughter houses set up business there. In Kansas the progress of the railroads to the west was important because Kansas farmers feared the larger Texas cattle Ticks, so they legally blocked herds coming further east the farthest railhead.
In what area did many industrial towns develop?
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Why were the Chesapeake slow to develop towns?
because your mom has a dick
Where did most industrial towns develop?
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Which 2 towns did Berlin Berlin develop from?
Kölln and Berlin
Why did towns often develop near oasis's?
towns naturally develop there in the desert cause there is very little water and that's why they plant crops for food and water and other things..............:).. 8)
