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Why did cowhands lead difficult cattle drives in the 1860's?
Cowhands led cattle drives in the 1860's to move cattle from the southwest to the nearest rail station where the cattle could be carried north. Cattle were worth about 3 times in the north what they were in the south.
What are cattle drives?
Cattle Drive--- A journey in which cowboys herded cattle north to the railroad depots in the 1800's
What are drives?
Cattle Drive--- A journey in which cowboys herded cattle north to the railroad depots in the 1800's
What role did the increase in beef prices play in the citizens participation in cattle drives?
As the beef prices rose in the mid to late 1800's, cattle began to be driven north to better markets. Large cattle drives required several people to watch the cattle and horses.
Why did you have cattle drives?
to get cattle to the market.
What is the connection between the cattle trails and the railroad towns?
With the coming of the railroads, cattle drives headed for the nearest railroad towns, and cattle were shipped north by rail, so shortening the cattle drive considerable.
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.
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.
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.
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
