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Which factors hlped the farmers on the great plains overcome opposition from cattle ranchers?
There are many factors that helped the farmers on the great plains to overcome opposition from cattle ranchers. For instance they bought new and improved machinery which improved efficiency in their farming.
How did great plain ranchers get their cattle to market?
They herded them via horses and riders, a.k.a cowboys.
Why was there competition between ranchers and farmer's to Settle in the great plains?
There was competition between ranchers and farmers to settle in the Great Plains because they wanted to have more land.
What became important to the development of the cattle industry in the Great Plains in the late 19th century?
The railroads significantly opened the cattle industry to sales and sales meant ranchers could expand their lands and herds. Ranchers from even Texas could drive herds north to meet the railroad, and both factors helped develop towns in the Great Plains.
What was one of the reasons for the end of the western cattle bonanza?
I'll give you three to choose from: railroads, the terrible winter of 1887 and the Great Depression in the 1930s which were a result from intense overgrazing of rangeland by cattle ranchers.
What country did yellowhammer cattle come from to the state of Florida?
Yellowhammer cattle originated from Great Britain and were brought to the state of Florida by settlers and ranchers. They were selected for their hardiness, adaptability to the Florida climate, and ability to thrive in the local environment.
How did ranchers' use of land contribute to the decline of the cattle kingdom?
Ranchers' intensive use of land for cattle grazing led to overgrazing, which degraded pastures and diminished the land's productivity. Additionally, the expansion of barbed wire fencing restricted open range access, creating conflicts over land use and limiting cattle movement. The combination of these factors, along with severe droughts and the rise of agriculture in the Great Plains, contributed to the decline of the cattle kingdom by making large-scale cattle ranching less sustainable.
What impact did the severe winters of 1865 and 1866 have on the cattle kingdom have?
It was actually the Great Winter of 1886-87 that affected the cattle kingdom. Thousands and thousands of cattle died during this Great Winter due to starvation. Many ranchers failed to put up winter feed for their cattle, and they also did not have adequate knowledge of stocking rates or carrying capacity for the grasslands that they had their cattle grazing on, so instead of having lots of pasture for winter, there was no pasture for winter because the grasslands had been overgrazed so bad. Ranchers suffered greatly in the huge losses of their cattle herds, and the cattle suffered from lack of feed.
How is cattle farming affecting erosion?
It depends on where the cattle farming is taking place. Some areas where people have little ideas of how to properly graze their cattle, the erosion in those areas is high. But in areas where farmers and ranchers are maintaining good to great grazing practices, there is little to no soil erosion happening.
Did Native Americans from the great plains raise cattle?
No, not until forced to do so by the depletion of their major food source, the Buffalo.
When did the great cattle drive start?
The Great Cattle Drive, also known as the cattle drives of the American West, primarily took place during the late 19th century, with its peak occurring between the 1860s and the 1880s. It began in earnest after the Civil War, around 1866, when ranchers sought to move cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other states for shipment to markets in the East. This period marked a significant expansion of the cattle industry and the iconic cowboy culture.
Why is frontier a good description of Great Plains region during a period in witch cattle ranchers and farmers settled there?
The term "frontier" aptly describes the Great Plains during the period when cattle ranchers and farmers settled the region because it signifies the boundary between established civilization and untamed wilderness. This area represented new opportunities for economic advancement, as ranchers and farmers sought to exploit the vast, open land for livestock grazing and agriculture. The challenges posed by harsh weather, isolation, and indigenous populations added to the notion of the frontier as a place of both promise and peril. Ultimately, the Great Plains became a symbol of American expansion and the pursuit of the "American Dream."
