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What name was given to railroad towns for markekting and shipping cattle?
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∙ 11y ago
Either cow towns or stockyards.
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The herding of cattle from Texas to railroad centers to the north was given the name?
The herding of cattle from Texas to railroad centers to the north was called a cattle drive. Cattle drives took many months to complete. Some of the cowboys would drive the cattle to Kansas and not want to go back to the ranch after being paid. Then ranchers would have to hire more hands the next cattle drive season.
What did slaves eat back then while in the underground railroad?
They ate anything they were given
Who finished the 1st Transcontinental Railroad?
The people to finish the first transcontinental railroad was an 8-man group who were given the honor or laying down the last tracks on May 10, 1869.
What other railroad terms were used people using the underground railroad?
{| |- | The Underground Railroad is the name given the system of moving slaves out of the South. Through a system of 'safe houses' slaves could work their way to freedom in Canada. Many people risked criminal charges to assist them, opening their homes to the travellers. |}
How did the underground railroad get to their new place?
the way they got to their new place is at night they would have directions given to the slave that is trying to escape and someone would take them to the next house
Why did cattle ranching become profitable in the 1870?
Cattle ranching became more profitable in the 1870s because of the railroad. It cost much less to send cattle or their meat using the railroad.
The herding of cattle from Texas to railroad centers to the north was given the name?
The herding of cattle from Texas to railroad centers to the north was called a cattle drive. Cattle drives took many months to complete. Some of the cowboys would drive the cattle to Kansas and not want to go back to the ranch after being paid. Then ranchers would have to hire more hands the next cattle drive season.
What is the name given for a group of cattle?
Cattle gather in herds.
How much land could a railroad be given for thirty miles of track in a territory?
A railroad will be given for thirty miles of land in a territory for the purpose
What is the name given to domestic cattle?
bovine
What is a Female cattle that has not given birth?
Heifer.
What were railroad rebates?
An agreement between railroad companies to divide business in a given area share the profits
How much land would a be given to a railroad for laying fifty miles of track in a state?
A railroad will be given sufficient land for laying fifty miles of track in a state
How much land would be given to a railroad for laying fifty miles of track in a state?
A railroad will be given sufficient land for laying fifty miles of track in a state
What drenches do you give cows?
Drenches should ONLY be given to cows that are sick, cannot eat or are bloated. A mineral oil drench is given to cattle that are bloated, and a drench containing electrolytes are given to cattle that have severe diarrhea or at the point where they will not eat. DO NOT give drenches to cattle that do not need it!!!
Should penicillin be given in muscle or under the skin to cattle?
It should be given in the muscle.
What name was given to the system of helping slaves escape?
The Underground Railroad which was invented in part by Herriet Tubman.
