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Because that's where most of America's population was, and more food was needed there than in the South and West of the USA.
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.
The main elements of the North's agricultural system were breeding cattle and growing corn. This was the main form of livelihood for the region.
Coriolis effect
Cattle ranching
yes
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.
The men that move cattle from place to place are called ranchers or cowboys. They live on ranches.
Yes, cattle ranchers still exist.Cattle Ranchers is still an acceptable name for cattle ranchers. Other names for cattle ranchers or related workers include:RanchersCowboys, cowgirls, and cowpokeRanch handLivestock handlerRanch workerRanch managerCattle tender
"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.
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.
No.
Cattle ranchers raise cattle, and sheep/goat farmers raise sheep and goats.
Because that's where most of America's population was, and more food was needed there than in the South and West of the USA.
Because that's where most of America's population was, and more food was needed there than in the South and West of the USA.
Cattle Drive.
They herded them using horses and the best herding practices they could use to move cattle with and keep them together.