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The American cattle business was dependent on railroads because they could transport vast quantities of cattle faster than they could through cattle drives. It was also cheaper.
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How did the growth of railroads and cities impact the cattle business?
The growth of cities meant there was less land to raise cattle and less grass for cattle to feed on. The railroads helped the cattle industry by allowing ranchers to be able to deliver cattle to areas where they could not be transported on foot.
Did railroads ship cattle?
No, it was the rail cars on the railroad that were used to ship cattle in.
Why did cowboys herd cattle?
To strike it rich!
How did new railroads help to create a cattle boom?
The railroads helped to create cattle kingdoms in the southwest because cattle could be shipped all over the country. Raising cattle in the southwest provided the ranchers with lots of land and grass to feed the cattle.
How did the civil war and the construction of railroads affect cattle ranching on the great plains?
The Civil War and construction of railroads affected cattle ranching on the Great Plains negatively. This halted ranching and broke up farms.
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.
How did the growth of railroads and cities impact the cattle business?
The growth of cities meant there was less land to raise cattle and less grass for cattle to feed on. The railroads helped the cattle industry by allowing ranchers to be able to deliver cattle to areas where they could not be transported on foot.
Did railroads ship cattle?
No, it was the rail cars on the railroad that were used to ship cattle in.
Why did the cattle have to go north to kansas in the great western cattle trail?
Kansas had railroads
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.
What animals did cowboys drive from Texas to the railroads in kansas?
Cattle
Why did cowboys herd cattle?
To strike it rich!
What was a cattle kingdom?
It was a point to sell cattle
Where is the cattle kingdom located?
The cattle kingdom is located in Rio De Janero, Brazil.
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 was the reason Texas cattle were brought to Kansas?
To get them to the railroads for shipment east.
Biggest boost to cattle industry in late 19th century?
Railroads
