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Because all the cattle that had been raised back east were all killed due to meat needed for the Civil War soldiers. Meat (in the form of beef) came into high demand, so men set out west to find the cattle that were supposedly roaming the south-western part of the US. Upon finding them, they rounded them up in herds up to and over a thousand head and trailed them back east. This turned into a profit-making venture, which attracted more men to ride the range and herd cattle to markets back east.
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How did ranchers move cattle to east during 1870?
Ranchers hired cowboys to gather and drive the cattle east. The expansion of the railroads shortened the cattle drive, enabling the cowboys to simply drive the cattle to the nearest rail stockyard.
Who drove the cattle on the Chisholm trail?
In the late 1800s the Chisolm trail was used to drive cattle by cowboys. The cowboys originated in Texas and drove the cattle to Kansas to be sold.
Why did cowboys drive their cattle north from Texas to the Chisholm Trail?
Because that's where they needed to sell their cattle.
How did the transcontinental railroad effect the cowboys and cattle men?
Railroads enabled easier and closer access to points to sell cattle. Cowboys didn't have to travel as far to sell their cattle, so cattle that didn't have to travel as far had meat that wasn't as tough and stringy, and cowboys had more time on their hands to be able to help with ranch chores, and weaned calves could stay on the ranches for a little longer because of the shorter distance.
What men moved cattle from place to place?
The men that move cattle from place to place are called ranchers or cowboys. They live on ranches.
How did ranchers move cattle to east during 1870?
Ranchers hired cowboys to gather and drive the cattle east. The expansion of the railroads shortened the cattle drive, enabling the cowboys to simply drive the cattle to the nearest rail stockyard.
What was the purpose of cowboys?
The purpose of the cowboys were to herd longhorn cattle across the plains to the east to be slottered and sold.
Why were cattles drives important?
Cattle Drives were important because the East wanted beef and the cowboys want money the cattle drived could take weeks to get to the Railroad station.
What is a Cattle Roundup?
Its when ranchers or cowboys take there cattle to a train which they get on to and take them to the slaughter house. They might also get on trucks. You might call it a cattle run or a cattle drive.
Why did cowboys choose to go on long cattle drives following the civil war?
Those were jobs that were available. There was lots of demand back east in restaurants for beef, the cattle were raised out west far from the few western railroads, so it was necessary to hire cowboys to drive the cattle all the way from the range to the railroad. Within about 10 years the railroads expanded and went directly to where the cattle were raised and the age of cowboys and long cattle drives came to an end. The cowboys lost their jobs.
Why were the cattle ranches in Texas?
- The demand for beef from cattle rose in the East.
In My brother sam is dead the why did the cowboys harass Tim and his father?
When Tim and Father go to Verplank's Point to sell cattle, they are stopped by cowboys. The cowboys say that they don't want the cattle to be sold to the british, since the rebels are short of every supply they need, but really just want to take the cattle and sell it themselves for money and other stuff. They really didn't care who got the cattle.
Who drove the cattle on the Chisholm trail?
In the late 1800s the Chisolm trail was used to drive cattle by cowboys. The cowboys originated in Texas and drove the cattle to Kansas to be sold.
Do cowboys herd cattle?
yes
What did cowboys do for fun?
at the end of the cattle drive, the cowboys rest and drink and fight
What is the name of one of the cattle trails cowboys used to travel with their cattle?
drag
What did cowboys do during the day?
Herd cattle
