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Why did Texas ranchers send their longhorn on cattle drive?
Texas Ranchers sent their longhorns on cattle drives because the demand of the cattle in Texas was low. But high in the north and east. Demand and supply affect the price of nearly everything that was bought and sold - not just the cattle.
How did the price of the cattle in the east compare to the price in Texas after civil war?
the price in the north after the civil war was higher than the southern after the civil war because in the north the had more value for the cattle than the south that's how cattle drive started.
Describe the business and economic problems faced by the Cattlment in the Rise of the Cattle Kingdom?
In 1836, Texas became independent, the Mexicans left, leaving their cattle behind. Texan farmers claimed the cattle and set up their own ranches. Beef was not popular so the animals were used for their skins and tallow. In the 1850s, beef began to be more popular and its price rose making some ranchers quite wealthy.
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.
Identify the reasons for the rise and the decline of the cattle industry?
In the 1850s, beef began to be more popular and its price rose making some cattle ranchers quite wealthy. Droughts in the later 1800's killed grass and in turn made less food for cattle and ranchers lost cows and money.
Which state has more sheep and cattle?
Texas has the most Sheep and Texas has the most cattle by far.
Did the spanish bring the cattle to Texas?
Cattle was first brought to Texas by explorers from Spain or the Spanish.
How many cattle were estimated to be in Texas in 1834?
There does not appear to be any real estimate of how many cattle were in Texas in 1834. However, there were 5,000 cattle exported from Texas in that year.
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.
Cattle that roamed wild on the grasslands of Texas?
They were Spanish longhorned cattle, which became known and named Texas Longhorn cattle, and were recognized as a breed.
How did the price of Levi's jeans of the 1850s differ from the price of other jeans sold today?
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What state has most longhorn cattle?
The top beef cattle producing state is Texas.
