The Ranches Flashcards
When were Mexicans drove out?
1836 and left their cattle behind
What happened when the Cilvil war ended?
The cattle roamed free as huge herds grew up. When returning home the Texans started rounding them up and selling them in New Orleans and California
Why did the Texans drive the cattle north?
Because there was a great demand for beef
What happen to John lliff on 1868?
He supplied the Sioux tribe with beef
What happened when the ranchers over grazed the plains?
Overstocking has lead the prices to fall
What happened to the weather in 1886?
There was a massive draught in the summer up to 43•c and followed by a harsh winter
When did Charles goodnight start ranching?
1856
What did Charles goodnight pioneer?
The long drive
What did Charles help develop?
Cow boy skills on long drives
What dos the development of crazy quilt do?
Allow ranchers to acquire large amounts of land
How did skilful breaking increase the ranchers profit?
The heavier and tougher the cattle the higher the selling price
Where did ranches first start?
Texas and were mostly manned by Mexican cowboy called vaquros
