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corporations overstocked ranges which caused the depletion of Natural Resources, as well as the invention of barbed wire that allowed large ranchers to fence off public land took away the availability to free graze. These ecological and financial disasters destroyed the small farmer and confined larger farms to restricting their herd size as well as making sure that the herd was properly fortified for harsh winter months, by ensuring adequate feed by growing hay, as well as finding other ways to reduce their dependence of natural resources by growing drought resistant grasses and by drilling wells for water.
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∙ 12y agoOverstocked range which caused depletion of resources and invention of barbed wire allowed farmers to block off large areas of land for own livestock.
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How did the cattle boom change the life in the west?
Many smaller towns prospered because of the cattle boom, because it brought the cattle herders and cowboys to town. When the cattle drive was finished, the cowboys were anxious to spend their money.
Which advancement in technology directly contributed to the cattle boom?
The railroad was the advancement in technology that directly contributed to the cattle boom. Out in the west they created large cattle kingdoms.
What led to the cattle boom in the west?
RailroadsRAILROADS
What was the cattle boom?
decline people in farms
What led to the cattle boom?
The cattle boom occurred because people started to settle down after the Civil War. It became practical to own a lot of cattle at this time.
Why was there a cattle boom in the 1870s?
The cattle boom occurred because people started to settle down after the Civil War. It became practical to own a lot of cattle at this time.
How did the cattle boom change the life in the west?
Many smaller towns prospered because of the cattle boom, because it brought the cattle herders and cowboys to town. When the cattle drive was finished, the cowboys were anxious to spend their money.
When did the cattle boom end?
The cattle boom is stupid. Who cares when it ended, it ended because people were stupid! So it doesn't matter when it ended. There were to many cattle and the open-range declined due to barbed wire. It lasted from 1849 to 1862.
Which advancement in technology directly contributed to the cattle boom?
The railroad was the advancement in technology that directly contributed to the cattle boom. Out in the west they created large cattle kingdoms.
What was the cattle boom?
decline people in farms
What led to the cattle boom in the west?
RailroadsRAILROADS
When did Cattle boom or cattle industry began?
After the American Civil War, which was around 1865.
What led to the cattle boom?
The cattle boom occurred because people started to settle down after the Civil War. It became practical to own a lot of cattle at this time.
What was NOT a cause to the end of the cattle boom?
The Gold Rush in California.
What started the economic boom in the 1900's?
decreasing corporate prices
Which advancement of technology directly contributed to the cattle boom?
refrigerated railcar
What factors led to the boom and bust in the cattle industry?
Expansion and the railroad system lead to the boom in the cattle industry. Drought, diseases, a decline in demand, and a harsh winter that killed thousands of heads of cattle all contributed to the bust.
