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Which geographical features favored the growth of the cattle industry in Texas?
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The wide open grasslands, mild climate, and abundant water sources in Texas favored the growth of the cattle industry. These features provided ideal conditions for cattle grazing and allowed ranchers to raise large herds efficiently. Additionally, the expansive land allowed for the development of large ranches and cattle drives.
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What towns did the cattle trails and the railroads intersect to form cattle shipping centers?
The cattle trails and railroads intersected in towns such as Abilene, Kansas; Dodge City, Kansas; and Cheyenne, Wyoming to form cattle shipping centers during the late 19th century. These towns became significant hubs for the cattle industry due to their accessible transportation networks for moving cattle to markets in the East.
Why did Texans drive their cattle north when the largest markets for beef were in the east?
Texans drove their cattle north because the railroads initially only went as far as the Midwest. By driving cattle north, they could access the railroads to transport the cattle to larger markets in the east. This long cattle drive became known as the Chisholm Trail.
Why did the cattle trails tend to begin in south Texas?
Cattle trails tended to begin in south Texas because this region provided ample grazing lands and mild climate for cattle to thrive. Additionally, cattle could be easily transported by ship to south Texas from Mexico, where many of the cattle originated. The expansive open terrain in south Texas also allowed for the efficient movement of large herds of cattle towards the Northern markets.
Why did the cattle trails begin in south Texas and travel north?
Many of the large cattle barons lived in the south, many in the state of Texas. The railroads did not go that far south for many years so the cattle had to be driven north the 'old fashion way', by horse and rider. Once at their destination the cattle were sold and loaded into rail cars to be taken to other cities, usually in the east.
What did cities in the Midwest become most important for?
Cities in the Midwest became most important for their role in manufacturing, particularly in the automobile industry. Additionally, cities like Chicago and Detroit were key transportation hubs due to their location and access to waterways and railroads.
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.
Who made the western cattle industry profitable?
Ranchers made the western cattle industry profitable. They did this by selling and raising cattle for food and agricultural purposes.
What was the californios' main industry?
cattle ranching
How did the cattle industry begin?
The discovery of Longhorn cattle, a breed of cattle descended from cows and bulls left by early Spanish settlers in the American Southwest, triggered the growth of the cattle industry.
How did the cattle industry of the 1800s build on its Spanish beginnings?
How did the cattle industry of the 1800s build on it's Spanish beginnings
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.
How did the cattle trails and the long drives change the cattle industry?
I don't think it was the cattle trails themselves that changed the industry, it was more or less the building of the railroads, more pioneers taking over the land, and barbed wire that changed the cattle industry as a whole.
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.
Which industry is an example for cattle breeding?
The dairy industry and the beef cow-calf industry.
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.
