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Why did cattlle drives cover long distances?
they had to drive the cattle from down in Texas or somewhere around there to the nearest railroad so they could transport their cattle to the east.
How did the railroad contribute to the cattle ranching in the west?
It provided the means to transport cattle to eastern markets~NN
What was the solution to get Texas cattle to cities?
The solution to transport Texas cattle to cities was the development of cattle drives, where cowboys herded cattle over long distances to railheads, where they could be loaded onto trains. The expansion of the railroad system in the late 19th century made it possible to transport large numbers of cattle quickly and efficiently to urban markets. This allowed ranchers to sell their cattle in cities far from their grazing lands, significantly boosting the cattle industry.
How did the railroad affect the cattle industry in Texas?
Before railroads were built in Texas, cattle had to be herded on cattle drives to the nearest railroad. The first railroads in the United States ran from east to west. After the railroads were built that ran north and south, the Texas cattle ranchers had less distance to cover to reach a railroad for transport.
What types of ways are available to safely transport cattle?
There are typically two ways to transport cattle and they are usually determined by distance. For shorter distances, rail transport is the most common method. Longer distances usually require road motor vehicles specifically designed for this transport.
How did the growth of the railroad help with cattle industry?
Before railroads were built in Texas, cattle had to be herded on cattle drives to the nearest railroad. The first railroads in the United States ran from east to west. After the railroads were built that ran north and south, the Texas cattle ranchers had less distance to cover to reach a railroad for transport.
This was the process of taking cattle to the nearest railroad station in order to get them to northern cities?
these were called cattle drives.
What were cattle pens located next to railroad tracks called?
Collectively, they were called the Stockyard.
How were cattle from Texas moved to the northern railroad?
Texas ranchers grouped their cattle into herds and marched them across the countryside to get to the railroad to be shipped east or west. This was called a cattle drive and needed about 4 or more people on horseback to control where the cattle went.
Why did cattle ranching become profitable in the 1870?
Cattle ranching became more profitable in the 1870s because of the railroad. It cost much less to send cattle or their meat using the railroad.
Why was the railroad important to the open range cattle industry?
It made it 100 times easier to transport meat and other cattle products to areas of america that they wouldn't of been able to earlier. Because they didn't have to walk the cattle across the plains it made cattle available year round and delivered a better quality of meat. The railroad spiked the economy in regards to the cattle industry.
Why were railroad lines built in Texas?
The first railroads built in Texas were used to transport cattle from the open range to the Chicago markets. With their completion the age of cattle drives and cowboys came to an end.
