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Why did the cattle have to go north to kansas in the great western cattle trail?
Kansas had railroads
How did the transcontinental railroad effect the cowboys and cattle men?
Railroads enabled easier and closer access to points to sell cattle. Cowboys didn't have to travel as far to sell their cattle, so cattle that didn't have to travel as far had meat that wasn't as tough and stringy, and cowboys had more time on their hands to be able to help with ranch chores, and weaned calves could stay on the ranches for a little longer because of the shorter distance.
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 was the cattle frontier?
The cattle frontier refers to the period in the late 19th century when cattle ranching became a dominant economic activity in the American West. This era was characterized by the extensive grazing of cattle on open ranges, driven by the demand for beef in eastern markets and the expansion of railroads. Cowboys played a crucial role in herding cattle and managing ranches, contributing to the romanticized image of the American West. However, this frontier eventually declined due to overgrazing, changing market conditions, and the enclosure of land.
What were 3 reasons the cattle drives ended?
1) Barbed wire 2) Rail heads were closer to the ranches 3) Not enough grass to feed cattle
Why did Americans think cattle ranches on the great plains were impractical?
Americans thought cattle ranches on the Great Plains were impractical because they did not have transportation like railroads. Since they were expected to transport so much meat to large cities eastward, they had a long way to travel since there were no trains or railroads.
Why did the cattle have to go north to kansas in the great western cattle trail?
Kansas had railroads
Do cattle ranches raise cattle?
They raise cattle or beef cattle
What do cattle ranches raise?
They raise cattle or beef cattle
What was the common US name for ranchers and cow hands?
Cattle ranches in the western part of the US had workers that herded and bred cattle for their meat. Much of the cattle herds were driven by cowboys to St. Louis to be sold and slaughtered. The term "cowboy" comes from the work with cows on these ranches.
Are there cattle ranches in India?
No.
. How did new railroads benefit western cattle ranchers?
It would be a good thing because there where many markets across the plains, as railroad swept, cattle ranchers had finially found a way to get to those markets.
Does Alaska have cattle ranches?
Yes
Railroads were built into Texas so cattle could be rapidly shipped to the eastern markets?
Not really, railroads were built in all of the western states, not just Texas, so that yes, cattle could be shipped to the eastern markets.
Does Hawaii or Alaska have cattle ranches?
There are more ranches found on Hawaii than Alaska.
How many cattle ranches in US?
there are 2000000000000000000
Where is the cattle of California?
On farms and ranches in California.
