Rise of the cattle industry Flashcards
When was the end of the civil war?
1865
After the civil war of 1865, how many of what cattle were in Texas?
Over 5 million Texas Longhorns
What was the end of the civil war the start of?
The growing demand of beef on the plains + east.
When was the Goodnight Loving trail set up?
1866
Who set up the Goodnight Loving trail?
Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving.
What was the GL trail used for?
Taking thousands of cattle from Texas to the Plains.
What did the GL trail lead to?
The first cow town - Abilene
Who set up Abilene and when?
Joseph Mccoy in 1867
What did Abilene lead to?
The first open range ranch
Who set up the first open range ranch?
John Iliff
What did John iliff do on his ranch?
- Fatten cows up on the plains
- Sold cattle to Plains settlements
By 1870 what did John iliff have?
26000 cattle and became the first cattle baron.
Finally what did Open range ranching cause?
The Beef Bonanza of 1870.
