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What did cities in the Midwest became important centers for?
Cattle Stockyards
How did western railroads contribute to the cattle industry during the Gilded Age?
Railroads allowed cattle farmers to sell more cattle because they could transport them faster and farther than ever before. The trains could also take cattle to places where it was not possible to move them along trails. The Gilded Age was the period of time from the 1870s to 1900.
Describe the growing or life cycle of cattle and explain why your geography is important in this process?
The growing or life cycle of cattle is very simple as it compares to geography. This process is important in understanding which areas are most suitable for cattle life.
What Cities in the Midwest became important centers?
Cattle stockyards
Why were trails in the west so important to the growth of the US after the American revolution?
Trails were so important because back then thats all they had they had no paved roads like we do now,like in 1849 when there was a gold rush in CA They didn't all take there own way there they all used one trail.
Why were the cattle trails so important and what impact did they have on Texas?
Before the arrival of the railway and modern road transport, cattle had to be driven from where they were reared to distant markets to be sold. Cattle drives could take several weeks. Once the railway arrived, the cattle would be driven to the nearest railhead and loaded onto cattle wagons - a much safer and speedier affair. So though the cattle trails were important, the coming of the railroad was even more important.
What was the purpose of the cattle trails?
If by trails you mean cattle drives, the purpose was to move large herds of cattle to the nearest railroad stop so the cattle could be shipped to other parts of the country, usually larger cities in the east.
Why were cattle trails developed?
Cattle Ranching started in Texas and spread all throughout the West.
Why did citizens participate in cattle trails because of beef prices?
because of the increased prices thwy had no food or anything so they might as well have had to move on the cattle trails :0
Where are the cattle trails located?
The trails lead to the railroad stockyards located in St. Louis. So they were in Montana, Wyoming and other cattle country areas where they could be driven to market.
What was the purpose of the trails?
If by trails you mean cattle drives, the purpose was to move large herds of cattle to the nearest railroad stop so the cattle could be shipped to other parts of the country, usually larger cities in the east.
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.
Describe the role of the cattle trails in the late 19th centyry?
describe the role of the cattle trails in the late 19th century
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.
Who traveled on cattle trails to sell their cattle to markets?
Ranch hands on horseback
Are there any interesting facts about Texas cattle trails?
cattle was sold for 40$
What is the name of one of the cattle trails cowboys used to travel with their cattle?
drag
