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JS7 - U56 - Day7

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  • Who brought cattle ranching to California in the 1700s?
    Spanish missionaries
  • What caused the end of cowboy era?
    The use of fencing and the expansion of the railroad
  • How was cowboy life dangerous?
    Because of the harsh weather and the risk of stampedes, accidents, and rustlers.
  • 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.
  • Who brought the first horses to Mexico?
    The Spanish Settlers
  • 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
  • How were cattle transported from place to place in the 1800s?
    The cowboys and cattle traveled on trails that already existed.
  • What are the main tools for a cowboy?
    His horse and his lariat (his rope)
  • How long did the golden era of the cowboy last?
    About 20 years
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