The change of cowboy lives 1880 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the role of cowboys originally?
A
They were men who worked with cattle, spending 1/2 years on Cattle trails to bring them safely to the Plains.
2
Q
What development caused the cowboy’s life to change?
A
The development of smaller, fenced ranches on the Plains.
3
Q
What 5 aspects of their work changed?
A
- They now worked all year long.
- They fixed barbed wires.
- They branded cows.
- They inspected the grass.
- Their rounding of cows took less time now.
4
Q
Why was the change in their work negative?
A
It led to less cowboys being needed, so many lost their jobs and their lives became much more controlled.
5
Q
How did traditional cowboys act before open range ranches?
A
After long cattle drives, cowboys would use their salary to:
- Drink
- Gamble
- Use prostitutes
They also often caused problems for the law.
6
Q
In what ways were lives of cowboys now controlled?
A
- Cowboys now lived in bunkhouses on ranches all year and not freely on the Plains.
- Their guns, drinking and gambling were banned.
- Their image changed, becoming less exciting and attractive to young men.
