Economic Developments: Cowboys and The Meat Industry Flashcards
Where was Cattle Ranching based?
Texas
Why was Cattle Ranching based in Texas?
Because you could buy grazing land for 50 cents an acre
Who formed a meatpacking business and when?
Philip D Armour in 1868
What did the meatpacking business use to make its products quickly?
The Assembly Line
Did the meatpacking assembly line use machines or people?
People
What was significant about the mass production of Armours meatpacking industry?
It showed innovation could still be done with production without fully relying on technology
How long were cowboys mainly around after the Civil War?
20 years
Name 3 types of people that could be cowboys
Ex-Confederate Soldiers, Native Americans, African Americans
How many cowboys were there at the industry’s peak?
40,000
How many hours were in the average cowboy working day and how much did they get paid a month?
Had to work 18 hours a day and got paid $30 a month
Why were cowboys displeased with their wages in terms of financial flexibility?
Most of their wages had to be spent on herding the next group of cows
