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American Old West
The American old west, from 1700 to the early 1900s, was a wild, lawless yet very interesting time, and many influences from these times can still be seen today in the modern west. Explorers, trappers, settlers, marshals, gunmen, Indians, cowboys, villains, ranchers, prospectors, businessmen and women, and multitudes of others came together to lay the foundations of Western USA. In this category, there are questions on the lives and adventures of these people.
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How did western railroads contribute to the cattle industry during the Gilded Age?
Railroads allowed cattle farmers to sell more cattle because they could transport them faster and farther than ever before. The trains could also take cattle to places where it was not possible to move them along trails. The Gilded Age was the period of time from the 1870s to 1900.
What year did the Donner Party settle in Utah?
The Donner Party did not settle in Utah. They passed through Utah in August and September 1846.
Which Famous outlaw was initials K K B?
The famous outlaw with the initials K.K.B. is known as Kid Kalico Brown. He was a notorious figure in the American Old West, often associated with various criminal activities during the late 19th century. Kid Kalico Brown's exploits contributed to the legends surrounding outlaws of that era.
What impact did barbed wire have?
The widespread use of barbed wires brought an end to open range grazing, and made possible the settlement of the frontier by small farmers.
The wire stopped cattle owners from letting their cattle graze on new farmland, as cattle could not break the wire. Since it was cheap, even small farmers could fence their fields and keep the cattle from grazing on their fields.
"Cowboy Up..." is a phrase used in place of the more modern "man up". Basically the phrase refers to being strong, determined, resiliant and honest...all traits popularly subscribed to the cowboy lifestyle.
