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The transcontinental railroad allowed cattle to be delivered across the country on the railroad, instead of herded by cowboys. This led to an increase in cattle distribution and the weakening of the cowboy cattle drives. It also helped to lower transportation costs.
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∙ 9y agoOne of the effects that the transcontinental railroad had on the cattle kingdom was to make things easier. Those who were at one time unable to raise cattle, were able to raise them and other animals thanks to the railroad.
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Refrigerated railroad cars to take the processEd meat to the East
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How did the growth of railroads and cities impact the cattle business?
The growth of cities meant there was less land to raise cattle and less grass for cattle to feed on. The railroads helped the cattle industry by allowing ranchers to be able to deliver cattle to areas where they could not be transported on foot.
Why was the cattle kingdom dependant on the railroads?
The American cattle business was dependent on railroads because they could transport vast quantities of cattle faster than they could through cattle drives. It was also cheaper.
Did railroads ship cattle?
No, it was the rail cars on the railroad that were used to ship cattle in.
Why did cowboys herd cattle?
To strike it rich!
How did new railroads help to create a cattle boom?
The railroads helped to create cattle kingdoms in the southwest because cattle could be shipped all over the country. Raising cattle in the southwest provided the ranchers with lots of land and grass to feed the cattle.
How did the growth of railroads and cities impact the cattle business?
The growth of cities meant there was less land to raise cattle and less grass for cattle to feed on. The railroads helped the cattle industry by allowing ranchers to be able to deliver cattle to areas where they could not be transported on foot.
How did the railroad affect the cattle industry in Texas?
Before railroads were built in Texas, cattle had to be herded on cattle drives to the nearest railroad. The first railroads in the United States ran from east to west. After the railroads were built that ran north and south, the Texas cattle ranchers had less distance to cover to reach a railroad for transport.
Why was the cattle kingdom dependant on the railroads?
The American cattle business was dependent on railroads because they could transport vast quantities of cattle faster than they could through cattle drives. It was also cheaper.
Did railroads ship cattle?
No, it was the rail cars on the railroad that were used to ship cattle in.
Why did the cattle have to go north to kansas in the great western cattle trail?
Kansas had railroads
How did the growth of the railroad help with cattle industry?
Before railroads were built in Texas, cattle had to be herded on cattle drives to the nearest railroad. The first railroads in the United States ran from east to west. After the railroads were built that ran north and south, the Texas cattle ranchers had less distance to cover to reach a railroad for transport.
What animals did cowboys drive from Texas to the railroads in kansas?
Cattle
Why did cowboys herd cattle?
To strike it rich!
What is cowtown?
Towns located near railroads to market and ship cattle.
Biggest boost to cattle industry in late 19th century?
Railroads
What was the reason Texas cattle were brought to Kansas?
To get them to the railroads for shipment east.
How did new railroads help to create a cattle boom?
The railroads helped to create cattle kingdoms in the southwest because cattle could be shipped all over the country. Raising cattle in the southwest provided the ranchers with lots of land and grass to feed the cattle.
