American West Inervention Week 3 Flashcards
When did the civil war end?
1865
How much was a cow worth in the South in 1865?
$5 in the south
How much was a cow worth in Chicago in 1865?
$40 in the north
What trail was used to bring cattle from the South to Abilene?
The Chisolm Trail
To which groups did Goodnight and Loving sell their cattle?
John Illif, new population centres
When did Illif buy a herd of cattle for $500?
1861
How many cattle did Illif have on the Colorado plains by 1866?
26,000 cattle
What deal did Illif do in 1872?
He won a contract to provide beef to a reservation of 7000 Sioux
What was the beef bonanza?
Big growth in cattle ranching on the plains
How were the cattle barons powerful? – Give 2 examples.
Wealth, and influence
When was the Great Die up?
1886-7
What caused the Great Die up?
Caused by harsh temperatures and overstocking
Give 2 advantages of smaller ranches.
Easier to provide water to the herd in times of drought, smaller herds were easier to protect from cattle rustling.
How did the population of California change between 1846 and 1855?
8,000 people to 300,000 people
What is a Vigilance committee?
Groups of ordinary citizens who punished suspected lawbreakers themselves instead of relying on the federal justice system.
Who was Wyatt Earp? in what ways can he be seen as a hero and a villain
What does WSGA stand for?
wyoming stock growers association
What happened to Ella Watson and Jim Averill in 1889? why ?
they were executed as they were accused of cattle rustling
Explain the significance of the Johnson County war (1892)
it increased tensions between smaller ranchers and cattle barons
