answersLogoWhite

0

Cattlemen were generally more successful on the plains due to the high demand for beef and their ability to establish profitable cattle ranching operations. The vast open spaces allowed for cattle drives and grazing, which contributed to their economic success. In contrast, homesteaders faced challenges such as harsh weather, limited resources, and difficulties in farming, which often hindered their success. While some homesteaders thrived, the cattle industry ultimately proved to be more lucrative and influential in shaping the plains economy.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

2w ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who were more successful Mormons or homesteaders?

It depends on what you term as successful, but I would say the Mormons, since they went into a more hostile environment and made a huge city that is still major today.


Who were farmers angry with and why?

The farmers were angry with the cattlemen because the cattlemen kept destroying the farmers fences. Then the cows would eat the farmers crops. If that does not satisfy you, then you will need to make your question much more specific.


What best describes the lifestyle of homesteaders They A liked isolation and avoided social contact B enjoyed simple secure lives C often struggled for necessities D got more income from women working?

Homesteaders often had to struggle even for the necessities.


What invention helped farmers prevent cattlemen from dying their herds through farms?

The invention of barbed wire in the 1870s significantly helped farmers protect their lands and prevent cattlemen from allowing their herds to graze on crops. By creating a physical barrier, barbed wire effectively delineated property boundaries, reducing conflicts between farmers and cattlemen. This innovation facilitated more organized agriculture and land management, ultimately transforming the dynamics of ranching and farming in the American West.


Why is there more flooding in the plains?

because plains are stupid, dumb, and ridiculous


What is the superlative of successful?

The superlative of successful is "most succesful."


Did the plains Indians live on the plains?

Yes they did and they lived in a tepees. They lived in the great plains. See plain_indians.webs.com to learn more about them!


What helped the Comanches dominate the plains?

They didn't dominate the plains. The Lakota and Cherokee were more dominant in the plains along with the Blackfoot.


Do prairies have more trees than plains do?

plains have more trees than prairies do and prairies have a little bit of trees


Are there more plains or plateaus on earth?

there are more girls


Why are mountain coolers than plains?

because montains are more high than plains


What eastern plains Indians food was?

why where eastern plains people able to farm more successfully than western plains people