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Cattle were butchered for meat for the soldiers, creating massive shortages in the Eastern part of the USA. A shortage creates a great demand, and in order to meet that demand, there needs to be a source of supply. Thus, this high demand allowed future ranchers and cowboys to travel west and herd cattle back east to quench this demand for beef.

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Is it true or false that numbers of cattle in the Indian territory increased during the civil war?

True. During the American Civil War, the demand for beef increased significantly, leading to a rise in cattle numbers in areas like Texas and other regions. The war created a booming cattle industry as supply chains adapted to meet the needs of soldiers and civilians. Additionally, many cattle were driven to northern markets, further enhancing cattle populations in certain territories.


Why did inflation occur in both the North and the South during the Civil War?

The limited supply of goods caused prices to rise.


In the decades prior to the Civil War the nation saw a rise in sectionalism which means that?

people identified with a particular region rather than with the nation as a whole


Why was the antebellum period important?

Every period of history creates the conditions that give rise to the next period of history. The antebellum period (antebellum is Latin for before the war) was the period which created the conditions that gave rise to the Civil War, which was an extremely important event.


Why did the demand for beef increase following the Civil War?

Following the Civil War, the demand for beef increased due to several factors, including the rapid expansion of railroads, which facilitated the transportation of cattle to markets. The growing urban population and industrialization led to a rise in meat consumption as more people moved to cities and sought convenient food options. Additionally, beef was marketed as a nutritious and desirable food source, further driving up its popularity. This combination of improved logistics, demographic shifts, and changing dietary preferences contributed to the surge in beef demand during this period.

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Did the cattle grow after the civil war?

Yes, cattle ranching experienced significant growth after the Civil War. The expansion of railroads allowed for easier transportation of cattle to market, particularly to the East. Additionally, the demand for beef surged as the population grew and urban centers expanded. This period saw the rise of the cattle industry, including the iconic cattle drives and the establishment of ranches across the American West.


Did The results of civil war did not contributed significantly to the rise of social and economic exploitation of labor agriculture and industry?

Yes it has.


Identify the reasons for the rise and the decline of the cattle industry?

In the 1850s, beef began to be more popular and its price rose making some cattle ranchers quite wealthy. Droughts in the later 1800's killed grass and in turn made less food for cattle and ranchers lost cows and money.


Why did the cattle industry become profitable after the civil war?

There was a high demand for beef because all the cattle were slaughtered during the war for meat. As with basic economics states, when demand exceeds supply, prices rise, thus making it a profitable venture to raise cattle.


How do the actions of the KKK help to explain the rise in the civil rights movement?

by magic


What developments gave impetus to the rise of the securities industry?

the Civil War and the construction of the U.S. railroads created a demand for financial services that spurred the growth of the investment banking and securities industry


What was the main reason that ranchers began to rise cattle for products other than beef?

Cattle ranchers are and always have raised (not "rise") cattle for beef, they've never began to raise cattle for products other than beef for any reason. Of course you may be referring to those ranchers who raise cattle to sell their cattle to other ranchers who need those type of cattle for their operations. Seedstock or purebred cattlemen still contribute to the beef industry, though, when they cull out cows, bulls, heifers and steered young bulls because they do not fit or are inferior to the type of stock they need to raise to sell to other seedstock producers or commercial producers.


What factors caused the rise and fall of the cattle industry?

The railroad and the development of railroad cars that were refrigerated led to the rise of the western cattle industry. The land was perfect for cattle and the railroad allowed ranchers to send meat all over the country.


What industry had the most impact on the rise of automobiles?

The oil industry


What industry had the most impact on the rise of automobiles?

The oil industry


How as the north after the civil war?

The Civil War propelled the northern industries into the age of the Robber Barons, the magnates of industry. American began its rise as an industrial wold power. Except for an economic crash or two, the North prospered.


The english civil war led to the rise of?

The English Civil war led to the rise of Oliver Cromwell's military dictatorship in August 1647.