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How did the civil war and the construction of railroads affect cattle ranching on the great plains?
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The Civil War and construction of railroads affected cattle ranching on the Great Plains negatively. This halted ranching and broke up farms.
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What was the californios' main industry?
cattle ranching
What country was responsible for cattle ranching in the southwest?
Spain was responsible for cattle ranching in the Southwest.
What opportunities included jobs in the far west for African American?
Railroad construction, cattle ranching and mining(all of the above)
How did railroads and ranching change the landscape of the west?
The railroads were blasted through rock faces and things like that so obviously that changed. Also shanty towns sprung up along the railroads. Shanty towns are towns that sprung up quickly and were almost always wooden, so again this changed. Ranching then changed the landscape as they popped up everywhere when cattle drives began to slow a bit. I hope this is what you are looking for!
What contributed to the cattle ranching bust?
overgrazing
What technology helped cattle ranching on the great plains experience growth?
Railroads...
What were Opportunities for African Americans in the Far West?
railroad construction, cattle ranching, and mining.
How did cattle ranching and the work of cowhands promote the settlement of the plains?
Cattle ranching and he work cowhands did promoted settlements of the plains so there were places to rest during a long cattle drive. As railroads grew, more settlements were established and cattle drives were a large part of the economy.
What job opportunities were there for African-Americans in the far west?
railroad construction, cattle ranching, and mining.
What was the californios' main industry?
cattle ranching
What country was responsible for cattle ranching in the southwest?
Spain was responsible for cattle ranching in the Southwest.
When did cattle ranching start?
Cattle ranching started in Texas in the 1800s.
What made cattle ranching so profitible in the 1800s?
Being able to brand your cows so that they could be identified and Fencing off land so cattle were not lost were two things that helped make cattle ranching so profitable in the late 1800s. Railroads helped cut the transportation costs.
Why did cattle ranching grow?
because of the railroads and the fresh grass in the Plains they moved all over US. Barbed wire and long winters were negatives.
What opportunities included jobs in the far west for African American?
Railroad construction, cattle ranching and mining(all of the above)
What impact did cattle ranching have on Texas economy?
cattle ranching provided meat/beef when cowboys led a herd of cattle to markets
Opportunities for African Americans in the Far West included jobs in?
D.All of the above (railroad construction, cattle ranching, miming.)(Apex)
