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∙ 9y agoA high demand for beef from the East. This was because beef was in short supply, especially since after the Civil War.
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Why were cattle drives able to boom during late 1800s?
The price of cattle was one factor that allowed cattle ranches to be so profitable during the boom period. Beef on the hoof was about $15 to $20 a head. Cattle were sought after to feed the thousands of immigrants that came to the United States looking for work and a better life.
How did railroads primarily affect the cattle business in the late 1800s?
refrigerated rail cars
What was Hawaii's leading export in the late 1800s?
hawaii's leading export in the late 1800s was SUGAR.
Why was there a rush of inventions in the late 1800s?
because there just was that's why there was a rush of inventions in the late 1800s
Who were the rulers in japan from the 1100s to the late 1800s?
The rulers in Japan from the 1100s to the late 1800s were called the "Shoguns" :)
What made cattle ranching so profitible in the 1800s?
Being able to brand your cows so that they could be identified and Fencing off land so cattle were not lost were two things that helped make cattle ranching so profitable in the late 1800s. Railroads helped cut the transportation costs.
Why were cattle drives able to boom during late 1800s?
The price of cattle was one factor that allowed cattle ranches to be so profitable during the boom period. Beef on the hoof was about $15 to $20 a head. Cattle were sought after to feed the thousands of immigrants that came to the United States looking for work and a better life.
Who drove the cattle on the Chisholm trail?
In the late 1800s the Chisolm trail was used to drive cattle by cowboys. The cowboys originated in Texas and drove the cattle to Kansas to be sold.
What began to replace hemp as a profitable textile fiber in the US in the the late 1800s?
But the invention of the cotton gin was already bringing many changes, and cotton was becoming a prime and profitable textile fiber.
What began to replace hemp as a profitable textile fiber in the US in the late 1800s?
But the invention of the cotton gin was already bringing many changes, and cotton was becoming a prime and profitable textile fiber.
Which development was most important in encourging the growth of the cattle industry during the late 1800s?
expansion of railway lines
How did railroads primarily affect the cattle business in the late 1800s?
refrigerated rail cars
Prior to the late 1800s and the cattle boom what was the meat of choice for most Americans?
It wasn't chicken so it could have been either still beef or pork.
What was Hawaii's leading export in the late 1800s?
hawaii's leading export in the late 1800s was SUGAR.
What factors helped the cattle business to grow in US?
what led to cattle becoming a big business by the late 1800s
Why was there a rush of inventions in the late 1800s?
because there just was that's why there was a rush of inventions in the late 1800s
What are some ecological disasters that plagued the cattle kingdom?
One of the ecological disasters that plagues the cattle kingdom was the harsh winters that occurred in the late 1800s. Some other ecological disasters during this time were prolonged drought and sagebrush growing out of control.
