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Cattle ranchers moved north due to factors such as cheaper land prices, better grazing areas, and lower competition for resources. The northern regions also offered more land for expansion and development of their cattle operations.

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Why did the cattle ranchers send their cattle to the north and east?

Cattle ranchers sent their cattle to the north and east because those regions provided better grazing land and access to major markets and transportation routes for cattle distribution. Additionally, these regions often had lower population densities and less competition for resources compared to other areas.


Why did Texans drive their cattle north when the largest markets for beef were in the east?

Texans drove their cattle north because the railroads initially only went as far as the Midwest. By driving cattle north, they could access the railroads to transport the cattle to larger markets in the east. This long cattle drive became known as the Chisholm Trail.


What did the open range of Texas Colorado and wyoming become important areas for?

Cattle ranching


Which geographical features favored the growth of the cattle industry in Texas?

The wide open grasslands, mild climate, and abundant water sources in Texas favored the growth of the cattle industry. These features provided ideal conditions for cattle grazing and allowed ranchers to raise large herds efficiently. Additionally, the expansive land allowed for the development of large ranches and cattle drives.


What diffirence did the ranchers and sodbusters have over land?

Ranchers primarily raised livestock on the open range, while sodbusters practiced crop farming on cultivated land. Ranchers had more freedom to move their animals over large expanses of land, while sodbusters focused on settling and farming specific plots of land. This led to conflicts over land use between ranchers and sodbusters in frontier regions.

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Did the cattle ranchers send their cattle north and east because they could sell their cattle there for more money?

yes


How did ranchers move cattle to east during 1870?

Ranchers hired cowboys to gather and drive the cattle east. The expansion of the railroads shortened the cattle drive, enabling the cowboys to simply drive the cattle to the nearest rail stockyard.


Do cattle ranchers still exists if so what is the name?

Yes, cattle ranchers still exist.Cattle Ranchers is still an acceptable name for cattle ranchers. Other names for cattle ranchers or related workers include:RanchersCowboys, cowgirls, and cowpokeRanch handLivestock handlerRanch workerRanch managerCattle tender


What men moved cattle from place to place?

The men that move cattle from place to place are called ranchers or cowboys. They live on ranches.


What is the possessive form of a herd of cattle led by ranchers?

"of a herd of cattle led by ranchers" as you have used it above is already the possessive for of "a herd of cattle led by ranchers"! For example: The herd of cattle which was led by the ranchers bought a farm. The farm is now owned by the herd. It is the herd's farm. It is the farm of the herd of cattle led by ranchers.


Why did Texas ranchers send their longhorn on cattle drive?

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.


Do cattle ranchers bring in their cattle daily for sleep?

No.


What is the difference between cattle ranchers and sheep and goat ranching?

Cattle ranchers raise cattle, and sheep/goat farmers raise sheep and goats.


What are the trips that ranchers would take there cattle on?

Cattle Drive.


Why did cattle ranchers send their cattle to the North and East?

Because that's where most of America's population was, and more food was needed there than in the South and West of the USA.


How did Texas ranchers get their cattle to the railroads to be shiped east?

They herded them using horses and the best herding practices they could use to move cattle with and keep them together.


What did cattle ranchers accomplish?

Cattle ranchers accomplish the growing and selling of huge numbers of cattle to feed people, animals, and for their hide to be used in shoes and other leather goods.