Chapter 16-17 Flashcards
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Brand
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A mark burned on the hide of cattle or other livestock to show ownership
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Cow town
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A town that serves as a market or shipping point for cattle
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Stockyards
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A pen where livestock is kept before being butchered or shipped to market
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Rustlers
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Cattle thieves
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Roundup
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The process of herding together scattered cattle
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Chuck wagon
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A wagon that carries cooking equipment and food for the cow hands
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Longhorns
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A type of cattle with huge horns & ability to adapt to almost any environment. They use their horns for protection & are able to survive on little food & water & in extreme hot & cold temperatures
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Buffalo Soldier
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African American fighter on the frontier
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Wrangler
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A ranch hand who cares for saddle horses
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Packinghouse
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A warehouse where beef is prepared for shipment
