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English 9 Public

Review & practice reading "The Cowboy Era"

Study Slideshow

Who brought the first horses to Mexico?

The Spanish Settlers

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Why was cattle ranching important to the Texas economy in 1895?

Because few cattle were raised on to the east coast, so Texas supplied the nation with beef.

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How long did the golden era of the cowboy last?

About 20 years

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Who brought cattle ranching to California in the 1700s?

Spanish missionaries

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What caused the end of cowboy era?

The use of fencing and the expansion of the railroad

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What were cattle drives?

Long trips on which the cowboys herded cattle out of Texas so that the ranchers could get more money for their sales

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How was cowboy life dangerous?

Because of the harsh weather and the risk of stampedes, accidents, and rustlers.

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How were cattle transported from place to place in the 1800s?

The cowboys and cattle traveled on trails that already existed.

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What are the main tools for a cowboy?

His horse and his lariat (his rope)

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