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Settlers found that cattle and could be raised well on the Texas land.?
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Settlers found that cattle and what could be raised well on the Texas land?
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Settlers found the cattle and what could be raised well on the Texas land?
Cotton
Why was cattle important?
They were the only type of cattle available in the 1800's that could be raised and used for beef production in the United States, particularly in the western territories. They were tough, durable, and could be raised with minimal to no human management or interference. At the time, they were the only and best cattle that could be raised in the rough and tough conditions of the Southwestern portion of the USA.
Why were cattle trails developed?
Cattle Ranching started in Texas and spread all throughout the West.
What impact did the civil war have on the Texas cattle industry?
The Civil War had a devastating impact on the Texas cattle industry. Cattle ranching was for the most part stopped. Those cattle that could be sold, sold for far below what they should have.
Railroads were built into Texas so cattle could be rapidly shipped to the eastern markets?
Not really, railroads were built in all of the western states, not just Texas, so that yes, cattle could be shipped to the eastern markets.
How long did it take to drive cattle from Texas to Kansas?
They could make 10 to 15 miles a day herding 1,000 head of cattle.
Why did cowboys drive their cattle north from Texas along the Chisholm Trail?
Cowboys took cattle up to Kansas from Texas because they could get a better price for their cattle. They used the Chisolm Trail to avoid passing through areas where it was illegal or dangerous to bring Texas Longhorns, who were known to carry ticks harmful to other cattle breeds.
What was the main economic activity for the plains region?
Since Western lands were open and grassy, cattle ranchingbecame an economic boom. Special livestock railroad cars could haul cattle to Eastern cities from meatpacking hubs such as Chicago. The cattle had to travel from Texas. Before railroad tracks ran from Texas, cowboys would drive herds from Texas to cities such as Kansas City, where herds could be loaded in livestock cars for travel. An entrepreneur could purchase cattle for $10 a head and sell them for $40 a head. They could pay a cowboy between $80 and $90 to drive the cattle herd to the railroad. Cattle drives could take cowboys two to three months.
What factors influence early settlers to live in east Texas?
They could fish in the Gulf of Mexico.
How could two rabbits with the same genes be different colors if one was raised in Texas and the other in Maine?
The one raised in Texas might have a lighter colored coat due to the environment it is in.
Why did cattlle drives cover long distances?
they had to drive the cattle from down in Texas or somewhere around there to the nearest railroad so they could transport their cattle to the east.
