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Cattle can be slaughtered for meat. Since the bison where being hunted to the point the Native Americans couldn't hunt any for their own food, they found they could raid the cattle drives and steal some cattle for their own use.
It was also a way for young braves to prove their courage and bravery by attacking and fighting--ultimately with the hope of killing and collecting some scalps--with the cowboys driving the cattle herd.
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∙ 9y agoNative Americans frequently attacked cattle drives in order to kill the cattle for meat. This was largely due to a shortage of bison.
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What were the different ethnicities of those people who often worked on cattle drives?
Just about every ethnicity was involved in cattle drives except Indian (and I'm not referring to Native Americans) and Middle East ethnicities. Many African-Americans were involved in cattle drives as much as Caucasians, Mexicans and Europeans were.
What era did wars with native Americans and cattle drives take place?
1860-1900
Why did you have cattle drives?
to get cattle to the market.
What is the plural of cattle drive?
Cattle drives
Cattle industry and cattle drives originate in?
The cattle industry originated in Ancient Egypt over 5000 years ago. Same with the cattle drives.
Who founded horses in Texas and what were they used for?
founded by Spanish and Anglo Americans. Used for transportation, battle, and cattle drives. Mostly mustangs.
How long did cattle drives last?
That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.
How long did the cattle drives last?
That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.
What insect made cattle feel unwelcome at cattle drives?
The tick.
Why did Cattle drives occur?
the market for cattle in texas was too small
What affected cattle drives?
railhead
What does a drover do?
It drives cattle in to a field
