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The cowboy era, often romanticized in American history, effectively ended in the late 19th century due to several factors. The expansion of railroads reduced the need for cattle drives, while the introduction of barbed wire transformed ranching practices and restricted open range grazing. Additionally, the closing of the frontier, marked by the 1890 Census, signaled a shift towards more settled agricultural practices. Economic changes, such as the decline in cattle prices and the rise of commercial agriculture, further diminished the traditional cowboy lifestyle.

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