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Cowhands were paid how much per cow during the 1800's and did they get paid for cattle that didn't make it to market?
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1$ per head
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Why did cowboys moved west during the 1800s?
Because they had to find new ways to raise and graze the cattle that they care for due to the increasing popularity of barbed wire that is used by farmers trying to protect their livelihood from free-ranging cattle.
How much cattle did an average ranch own in the 1800s?
12 million cubic Hunters.
Where might the surname 'Maverick' have originated?
In Croatia there is village called Mavrici Maverick was a rancher in the mid west during the second half of the 1800s. He used no brand on his cattle. Cattle that bore no brand became to be known as mavericks. This was later used to describe other things such a mercenaries with no fixed loyalty or owner
When the railroads reached the Midwest in the 1800s ranchers drove cattle to Abilene Kansas to meet the trains along the?
Chisholm Trail. (:
When was the first emoticon used in an email?
During the 1800s
What were qualities needed for cowhands in the 1800s?
They had to have nerves of steel, to stay calm even in times of stress. They had to have determination to get the cattle through the long distances and long nights. The had to be brave to survive the cold nights and frightening storms that they might have encountered. Commanding and controlling, the cowhands have to be strong to herd the cattle and chase off theives. And finally, they had to be tough to survive thew thirst and hunger they endured overtime.
How did the cattle industry of the 1800s build on its Spanish beginnings?
How did the cattle industry of the 1800s build on it's Spanish beginnings
Which development was most important in encourging the growth of the cattle industry during the late 1800s?
expansion of railway lines
When did cattle ranching start?
Cattle ranching started in Texas in the 1800s.
Why cattle drivers no longer necessary in 1800s?
They were VERY necessary during that time period because no other means of moving cattle existed that time like much easier methods (by use of cattle liners) do today.
1800s through 1860s Cattle King why did cattle ranching not become apart of the United States of America during the 1700s.?
there was cattle, but not a whole lot elbow room... it wasnt till after the war of 1812 that Americans could travel west
Why were cattle drives able to boom during late 1800s?
The price of cattle was one factor that allowed cattle ranches to be so profitable during the boom period. Beef on the hoof was about $15 to $20 a head. Cattle were sought after to feed the thousands of immigrants that came to the United States looking for work and a better life.
Why did Americans think cattle ranches on the great plains were not practical in the 1800s?
Americans didn't think that cattle ranches were practical on the great plains because the cattle had a hard time surviving. The great plains were dry and there was not a lot of grazing land in the 1800s.
Why did cowboys moved west during the 1800s?
Because they had to find new ways to raise and graze the cattle that they care for due to the increasing popularity of barbed wire that is used by farmers trying to protect their livelihood from free-ranging cattle.
Why was the Mississippi river system was an important economic resource during the first half of the 1800s?
transport farm goods to market
What were the cattle drives in the 1800s?
Hard. Very Hard. Unbelievably HARD.
Who drove the cattle on the Chisholm trail?
In the late 1800s the Chisolm trail was used to drive cattle by cowboys. The cowboys originated in Texas and drove the cattle to Kansas to be sold.
