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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.

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After the Civil War why did Texas ranchers drive cattle herds to kansas?

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So they could sell it to the city folk


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What was organized by Texas cattlemen beginning 1865 to move longhorn cattle to railheads that would transport the animals to eastern markets?

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How did ranchers move cattle to east during 1870?

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Was the Shawnee Trail the one the ranchers used to drive cattle from Texas to Kansas?

Yes, the Shawnee Trail was one of the routes used by ranchers to drive cattle from Texas to Kansas during the late 19th century. It extended from Texas through Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) and into Kansas, facilitating the transport of cattle to northern markets. This trail was significant for the cattle industry, particularly before the more famous Chisholm Trail gained prominence.


How were cattle from Texas moved to the northern railroad?

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What was it called when ranchers rounded up their cattle in 1866 and drove them to sedalia Missouri?

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