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How important was the cattle industry and mining in the westward expansion?
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The cattle industry and mining were very important in the westward expansion. They were two of the main reasons why the railroad was built. Without the railroad many small towns would not have been founded.
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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.
What was the californios' main industry?
cattle ranching
The western cattle industry had its origins in what country?
The cattle industry had its origins in Europe. Several breeds of cattle, from many different countries throughout the content of Europe.
What happened to abilene when the cattle industry failed?
When the cattle industry failed in Abilene the town lost business and residents. Things dried up when the cattle industry was gone and the town could not sustain itself without it.
What helped bring a end to the cattle drives?
The expansion of railways was the direct cause of this.
How did mining and cattle ranching change during Westward Expansion?
good
What were the cowboys called when they drove cattle during the westward expansion?
Cowhands, cowboys, etc.
Which development was most important in encourging the growth of the cattle industry during the late 1800s?
expansion of railway lines
All of the following were true of both minig and cattle ranching expansion westward except?
Both mining and cattle ranching expansion westward was a good thing giving them more room. The bad thing was they has less to give been so far way.
How did cattle trails help make ranching an important industry in Texas?
It helps the cattle industry because since texas had alot of plains the cattle were able to survive in texas.
Is raising cattle an important industry in the northeast?
yes Tyyre
Why was beef cattle raising important to western expansion?
So they could feed the east
Can you give me a sentence for cattle raising?
Cattle raising is important to the cattle industry because it keeps a constant supply of calves that are used for beef.
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.
Cattle industry and cattle drives originate in?
The cattle industry originated in Ancient Egypt over 5000 years ago. Same with the cattle drives.
What western states have cattle herding as a primary industry?
Which western states have cattle as a primary industry
How did Pasteur save the cattle industry?
Developed vaccine for Anthrax, a disease that threatened the cattle industry.
