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Why did cowhands lead difficult cattle drives in the 1860's?
Cowhands led cattle drives in the 1860's to move cattle from the southwest to the nearest rail station where the cattle could be carried north. Cattle were worth about 3 times in the north what they were in the south.
Why did the increase in population along cattle trails help cattle drives end?
The increase in population along cattle trails led to the development of settlements and ranches, causing conflicts between the cattle drives and local communities. As a result, laws were passed to regulate the movement of cattle and prevent further conflicts, ultimately leading to the decline of cattle drives.
What impact did cattle ranching have on Texas economy?
cattle ranching provided meat/beef when cowboys led a herd of cattle to markets
What was the purpose of a cattle drive or long drive?
It was how the cattle was taken from the open ranges in cattle regions like Texas to the cow towns like Abilene where the drives would meet the railroads. From there the cattle would be loaded on rolling frieght and shipped to either the markets in the cities, or after the invention of the refrigerated rail car, shipped to meatpacking plants in Chicago or Green Bay, where they were butchered. with the advent of barbed wire and the opening of the Great Plains to farming cattle drives became less common. These factors combined with a glut (too many cows = falling prices) on the cattle market led to the end of the "open range cattle drives"
What is the possessive form of a herd of cattle led by ranchers?
"of a herd of cattle led by ranchers" as you have used it above is already the possessive for of "a herd of cattle led by ranchers"! For example: The herd of cattle which was led by the ranchers bought a farm. The farm is now owned by the herd. It is the herd's farm. It is the farm of the herd of cattle led by ranchers.
The movement of Americans into Texas led to a revolt against what country?
This all lead to the beginning of a war with Mexico in 1846.
What two developments in the late 1800s led to the delcline of the cattle industry?
From what I know, there was second the really bad snow storm in 1886-87 that resulted in thousands of cattle that froze or starved to death as a result of overgrazing and lack of winter feed. The first development, however was the outbreak of Cattle Tick Fever or Texas Fever in 1868 which originated in cattle shipped up from Texas, and was spread north and eastward, affecting and killing thousands of stock as the disease spread.
What led to the start of boomtowns in the west?
cattle
What led to the cattle boom in the west?
RailroadsRAILROADS
What impact did the railroads have on cattle?
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.
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.
Who led a group from Missouri to Texas in 1822?
Stephen F. Austin led a group from Missouri to Texas in 1822.
