Cattlemen and cowboys 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryThe American West 1840-1895GCSEEdexcel Created by: Gregory YuleCreated on: 21-02-17 18:18 Where did open ranching start? Mexico 1 of 8 How many cattle did Charles Goodnight find he had once he returned from the civil war (1861-1865)? 5000 2 of 8 Why was it suddenly worthwhile to drive cattle northwards? Beef's price had risen - especially in the north 3 of 8 Why did Joseph McCoy set up a cow town in Abilene? To link up with the railroads 4 of 8 How did the open range ranchers decide which calves belonged to who? They branded them with the same mark as their mother's 5 of 8 Why did they crossbreed Longhorns and Herefords? Eastern tastes were changing and demanded higher quality meat 6 of 8 Why were huge herds a major problem? Overgrazing led to underfed cattle 7 of 8 How did the Cowboy's hat protect him in all weathers? It acted as an umbrella and sun shade and dust blocker 8 of 8
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